Restaurant Manager

Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant was established in 2000 and we strive to serve the

most authentic Hong Kong-style dishes and Yum Cha in Auckland. Whether for lunch or

dinner, Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant has become Auckland’s premier source for

traditional Chinese Yum Char and fine Chinese dining with a host of delicious traditional

recipes, specializing in duck as well as a wide range of seafood, including lobster, fish

and crab dishes.

We are now looking for a talented and experienced Restaurant Manager to join our

team to cover all our operational hours.

The role is full-time permanent working 30-40 hours per week. We offer a competitive

hourly rate between $28-$35. To be successful in this role, you will need to have the

following attributes.

1. Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine

2. A minimum of one year of relevant experience in delivering dining and catering services or a relevant diploma or higher qualification.

3. Good time-management skills

4. A team-player

Your main responsibilities are as below.

1. Designing, planning, and updating menus in collaboration with chefs, aligning with

seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and restaurant goals.

2. Ensuring menu items are cost-effective, meeting high culinary standards, and

contributing to a positive guest experience.

3. Overseeing the procurement of goods and ingredients, ensuring the restaurant is

consistently stocked with high-quality items.

4. Negotiating with suppliers for favorable pricing and establishing purchasing

schedules to avoid shortages.

5. Setting and monitoring pricing strategies to maximize profitability while remaining

competitive in the market.

6. Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, ensuring proper stock rotation, and

minimizing waste.

7. Tracking and reporting financial transactions related to inventory, including cost of

goods sold, and monitoring expenditures to stay within budget.

8. Performing regular inventory audits and implementing systems to streamline stock

management.

9. Planning and coordinating special events

10. Ensuring the restaurant complies with all local health and safety regulations,

including food safety, sanitation standards, and staff hygiene protocols.

11. Providing exceptional customer service, actively engaging with customers to assess

their dining experience and addressing any concerns or feedback.

12. Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified kitchen and front-of-house staff,

ensuring the team is diverse, skilled, and motivated.

13. Supervising daily operations, providing leadership, guidance, and performance

feedback to ensure high levels of service.

14. Developing and implementing training programs to staff

15. Managing reservations through the restaurant’s booking system

16. Assisting with order-taking, addressing customer requests,

If this position sounds like you, please apply for the job with your CV and cover letter.

Please indicate your immigration status in your CV. We look forward to hearing from

you!