Restaurant Manager

At Allpress Olive Groves, we're not just producing world-class extra virgin olive oil — we're creating something truly special.

A place where people come together to enjoy exceptional food, warm hospitality, unforgettable events, and the beauty of Waiheke Island.This spring, we're opening the doors to our refurbished Mill, Tasting Room, and brand-new Bistro & Events space — nestled in a natural bush amphitheatre and surrounded by our olive groves.

It's the beginning of an exciting journey, and we're looking for passionate people to come on board and help bring our vision to life.Be Part of Something New – The RoleAs our Bistro Manager, you'll be stepping into a key leadership role in this incredible start-up phase.

This isn't just another hospitality job — it's a unique opportunity to shape something from the ground up.You'll play a hands-on role in setting up operations, building a team, and ensuring we're ready to launch with energy and excellence in October.

You'll be part of crafting the culture, systems, and guest experience — with plenty of room to make your mark.What You'll Do : Lead the Way : Recruit, train, and inspire a team of enthusiastic hospitality professionals who care deeply about quality and connection.Build the Foundations : Set up our systems, from POS and bookings to service flow and kitchen coordination.Create Memorable Moments : Ensure every guest feels welcome, relaxed, and delighted — every time.Run the Show : Oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and keep the Bistro running smoothly.Plan for the Seasons : Adjust staffing and menus to reflect seasonal produce and changing guest needs.Drive the Numbers : Monitor sales, manage costs, and work closely with our GM to achieve financial goals.Keep It Safe : Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant environment for both guests and staff.Who You Are : You've got 3–4+ years of experience in a senior hospitality role — preferably in a bistro or casual dining environment.You're excited by the idea of a start-up, where you can help build something from scratch and grow with it.You're a natural leader, able to motivate and manage a diverse team.You bring strong customer service skills and genuinely love making people feel at home.You've got financial savvy, with experience managing budgets and costs.You're comfortable with POS systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office.You're flexible and happy to work across a 7-day operation, with a solid understanding of seasonal business.Above all, you're passionate about great food, amazing olive oil, and authentic hospitality.Why Join Us?

Because you'll be part of something fresh, exciting, and full of potential.

You'll have a chance to shape the guest experience, influence the direction of our bistro, and grow with a business that's as passionate about people as it is about produce.If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage.Your application will include the following questions : How many years\' experience do you have as a restaurant manager?

How many years of people management experience do you have?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

Do you hold a current New Zealand General Managers certificate?

Are you willing to relocate for this role?

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