Assistant Restaurant Manager (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

  Wharekauhau Country Estate

  Martinborough, Wellington, Wellington/Wairarapa

US owned high-end luxury accommodation property located in Palliser Bay, South Wairarapa, with award winning accommodations and service based on a 3000 acre working farm, one and a half hours drive from Wellington. 

This role seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager either based in New Zealand or ex-pat returning home. All applications will be considered based on meeting the criteria below.

Wharekauhau Country Estate is  Relais & Chateaux member, and our hospitality focus is second to none. This is a chance to work under our Restaurant Manager, and refine and grow your hospitality skillset in an environment that is small, motivated, and supportive. 

Our food style is clean, fresh, and champions New Zealand produce, or service style is relaxed and professional. We expect the concept to reflect our ‘Wild Beautiful Luxury’ property mantra

KEY TASKS

The ideal applicant will have some experience in hospitality and understand that we are here to create an amazing experience for our guests and share memories. 

Main tasks and duties (training will be provided): 

*Managing various shifts and services including the service, staffing, ordering

*Managing beverage service 

*Inventory management

*Rostering staff

*Assisting in department reviews

Expected from you: 

*Being smiley 

*Professional attitude and service focused

*Strong work ethic 

*Being flexible 

A decent knowledge and/or interest of wine and food would be a big plus (extra credits if you have an LCQ or Duty Manager's certificate), however we can also help someone achieve this qualification so all applicants will be considered regardless. 

Wharekauhau will manage all uniform supply and laundering (except shoes).

Experience

A minimum 2 years in a similar dining establishment is required

Personal Situation

This role will require you to be of a mature outlook and approach. As the property is located 1 hour and 30 minutes from Wellington and due to the sometimes long hours, ideally you will be located locally.  There is an option for onsite staff accommodation in one of our communal staff houses (private bedroom, communal cooking, social facilities), with a nominal rental deducted from wages

You will have no conflicting domestic commitments that could have a diverse effect or distraction on your employment, then this is an excellent opportunity you to join this dynamic and growing business.

The property works on a shift system. You will be required to work weekends and some public holidays and allocated two days off per week and these days will change regularly. Hours will vary but be a minimum of 30 hours per week and during busy period in excess of 45 hours.

Commencement  (ASAP)

Pay

This will be a 40 hour per week minimum full-time role with an hourly rate of $29.66- $30.50 per hour

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