F&B Manager (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Millennium Hotel Queenstown is a well-established, premium hotel in the heart of one of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations. Known for its stunning alpine setting, warm hospitality, and consistent service excellence, the hotel offers guests a memorable dining experience across its restaurant, bar, and in-room dining operations.

We are seeking a hands-on, driven Food & Beverage Manager to lead our front-of-house operations across all food and beverage outlets, ensuring every guest enjoys a seamless and high-quality experience - from breakfast through to evening dining, bar service, and events.

As our Food & Beverage Manager, you will oversee the full operation of the hotel’s restaurant, bar, and associated dining services, including:

• Leading a busy breakfast and daytime service, while ensuring a seamless transition into refined evening dining and bar operations
• Managing multiple outlets and service styles, including restaurant dining, bar service, in-room dining, and functions/events
• Working closely with hotel leadership and Kitchen team to deliver consistent quality, efficient service, and exceptional guest satisfaction
• Contributing to menu development, including food and beverage offerings, wine lists, cocktails, pricing, and seasonal updates
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, cost management, and ensuring performance aligns with budget expectations
• Managing conferences, functions, and private events to a premium standard
• Coaching, mentoring, and leading the front-of-house team to achieve high performance and strong service delivery
• Ensuring all Health & Safety, licensing, and compliance standards are met and maintained

This is a hands-on leadership role - you will be highly visible on the floor, supporting your team through busy service periods, guest interactions, and special events.

We are looking for a hospitality leader who brings professionalism, energy, and a strong guest focus. You will have:

• Proven experience managing restaurant, bar, or multi-outlet hotel F&B operations
• Strong background in premium food & beverage environments, ideally within hotels or high-volume venues
• Sound knowledge of bar operations, wine service, and delivering elevated guest experiences
• Experience in menu development, pricing strategies, and stock management systems
• A hands-on, lead-from-the-front leadership style
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with guests and team members
• The ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for developing teams and delivering service excellence
• High personal presentation and professional standards

Why join us?

• Be part of a respected hotel brand in a world-renowned tourism destination
• Lead a diverse and dynamic F&B operation with strong growth potential
• Work within a supportive leadership team that values quality, people, and innovation
• Access career development opportunities within a global hotel group
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Queenstown

This is a full-time position, offering a competitive salary aligned with experience.

Please click here to apply.