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Location: Dunedin 
Hours of Work: Guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent position
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

The Restaurant and Bar Manager role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to grow, take on new challenges, and lead a dynamic team.

• Oversight of the running of the department including determining work requirements and allocation of duties.
• Preparation and maintenance of Food & Beverage department rosters and attendance records.
• Planning, forecasting, budgeting and controlling all departmental costs.
• Assisting in the design of seasonal food & beverage menus.
• Oversight of day-to-day activity of Food & Beverage staff, and ensuring that training is coordinated, structured, and aligned with service standards.
• Taking a proactive approach to implimenting service improvements to drive departmental success.
• Driving patronage and revenues through in-house as well as local marketing.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required
The successful candidate will need to have:

• 3-5 years relevant Food & Beverage experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, and
• An LCQ qualification, and a current Managers Certificate.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality or related field would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Own vehicle and licence required.

Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?

We're New Zealand's biggest locally owned hotel group, with 18 properties all over the country.

We Do IT: Now, Right, Together, and Sustainably
Now: We act fast “Now” for exceptional guest experiences
Right: We get it “Right” from the start, with ongoing training to elevate our service quality.
Together: We grow “Together” in a team that boosts our work and guest experiences.
Sustainably: We're fully committed to “Sustainability” driving a positive impact for our planet.
  
Kickstart your new chapter! If this sounds perfect and we've got what you need, hit apply now!

For more opportunities within our group, visit: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/careers/

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