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CAFE & CATERING MANAGER
30 to 40 hours per week
Are you a hospitality expert, chef or cooking professional looking for a leadership role with a better work-life balance?

Productive Recruitment is excited to be working with Shantytown, a leading West Coast tourism and events destination, to find an experienced Café & Catering Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take charge in a unique environment, managing the daily café operations while delivering exceptional catering for functions, events, and group bookings.

Why You will Love This Role:
✅ Work-life balance – Enjoy mainly 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM shifts, with rostered weekends and overtime available during exciting events.
✅ Variety & creativity – From café service to cooking for group lunches and catering for special events, no two days are the same!
✅ Stable environment – Minimal late nights or unpredictable hospitality schedules.
✅ Leadership opportunity – Lead a small, dedicated team in a hands-on role, ensuring top-quality food and service.

The Role:
As the Café & Catering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the café’s daily operations, ensuring quality service and efficiency.
• Cooking & baking
• Managing and coordinating catering for group bookings, events, and conferences.
• Leading and mentoring a small team, ensuring high performance and great customer experiences.
• Menu planning and stock management to maintain profitability.
• Working closely with the Events Coordinator to ensure seamless event catering.

What We’re Looking For:
✔ Proven hospitality, café, or catering management experience.
✔ A hands-on leader who enjoys both front-of-house and kitchen operations.
✔ Strong financial/budgeting skills, with experience in cost control and menu planning.
✔ Excellent customer service skills and a passion for delivering memorable experiences.
✔ Ability to work flexibly, with overtime available for large events.
✔ Food Safety and/or Bar Manager’s license (or willingness to obtain)

Ready to take the next step in your career?
A position description is available by emailing: tania@productivepeople.co.nz
APPLY NOW! Upload your CV and a cover letter.
Or contact Tania Jones at Productive People for a confidential discussion on 027 4687681.
Applications close on Wednesday 19th February, however, we may interview strong candidates before the closing date, so please don’t delay in getting your details to us.
We look forward to hearing from you.

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