Duty Manager
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Hospitality · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For hospitality professionals building a management career, this Duty Manager position in Christchurch, New Zealand combines hands-on bar leadership with responsibility for costs, rosters and menu development.
The employer operates a well-regarded rooftop bar in the city centre, now in its sixth year, open Tuesday to Sunday with full table service and a sharing-plate, seasonal menu. Monday is dedicated to functions, staff training, cocktail competitions and venue presentation.
The business is deliberately building a small, capable team and backs people who commit to the industry with consistent coaching and development within the company. The role is permanent and full-time under a 30-hour minimum contract, with rotating closing shifts across evenings and weekends, and Friday and Saturday evenings are non-negotiable. Remuneration is $28 to $32 per hour. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate, and an immediate start is possible.
A CV for this role should show progression, from bartender to supervisor to duty manager, along with your LCQ, Duty Managers Certificate and any KPI or roster responsibility you have carried. You can develop a bar management career CV using Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the guest welcome, reservations and customer enquiries
- Deliver general customer service, including orders, upselling and payments
- Lead the team from the front and ensure customer satisfaction
- Serve as the functions point of contact
- Monitor front-of-house costs and overheads against KPIs and targets
- Manage the front-of-house roster in line with KPIs and targets
- Deliver front-of-house training
- Foster a positive workplace and staff culture
- Manage stock ordering and the monthly stocktake
- Apply standard opening and closing procedures
- Uphold a safe, healthy environment and all legal obligations
- Participate in new menu development spanning drinks, recipes, costings and marketing
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bar experience totalling a minimum of three years
- Experience in high-volume cocktail service
- A valid LCQ, together with a current Duty Managers Certificate
- A warm, welcoming personality
- Drive to succeed, with the ambition to grow and develop
- Passion for the industry and a positive attitude
- Capacity to commit to evening and weekend work, with Friday and Saturday evenings non negotiable
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