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Duty Manager

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Hospitality · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored

For hospitality professionals aiming to step into venue management, this Duty Manager role brings responsibility across more than a single outlet. An operator running a hotel, its beer garden and a restaurant in a coastal town outside Christchurch, New Zealand, is filling the position on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting upward to the venue manager and general manager, you would hold operational oversight of the hotel and restaurant, direct service personnel and handle staffing and reservations. Regulatory knowledge is central, since the position answers for adherence to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and every licence obligation. It also asks you to shape a guest experience that feels hospitable, secure and polished, in an environment where priorities shift quickly. This can be a sponsorship role for the right candidate.

Present your career progression clearly in an English CV: supervisory roles in order, licensed-venue responsibility and any LCQ or Manager's Certificate held or planned. Structure your hospitality management CV in Build AI CV.

Key Responsibilities

  • Hold operational oversight of the hotel and the restaurant
  • Maintain adherence to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and every licence obligation
  • Direct service personnel, handle staffing and reservations, and drive a high standard of guest care
  • Shape a hospitable, secure and polished setting for customers and employees

Requirements & Eligibility

  • A current NZ Duty Manager Certificate (LCQ + Manager's Certificate), or willing to obtain
  • Background in hospitality management or a supervisory capacity
  • Great communication skills
  • Great leadership and problem-solving capability
  • In-depth, strong grasp of host responsibility and alcohol regulation
  • A constructive, proactive outlook, especially under pressure

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