Restaurant Manager

We are on the lookout for a motivated and committed person to join in the position of a Restaurant Manager based in Wellington region (Hutt area).

We are after a hospitality professional who is passionate about ethnic vegetarian food, with a great eye for detail, and the skill to lead and support our front of house team in service.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the overall planning, daily operations, and management of the vegetarian restaurant.
• Foster a strong customer-first culture by ensuring every guest receives excellent and consistent service.
• Plan and develop vegetarian menus in consultation with chefs, focusing on nutritional balance, seasonal produce, and customer preferences.
• Organise and implement marketing initiatives, including advertising, social media promotions, loyalty programmes, and special events.
• Ensure that company policies, service standards, and brand values are consistently upheld.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, source high-quality vegetarian and plant-based ingredients, and negotiate pricing where possible.
• Manage stock levels and ordering systems, ensuring accuracy in records and minimising waste.
• Design and coordinate special menus for events, festivals, and private bookings.
• Manage and host functions according to customer requirements, ensuring smooth execution.
• Control food wastage and optimise labour costs to achieve business profitability.
• Oversee cash handling procedures, till reconciliation, and compliance with financial processes.
• Take responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial management of the restaurant.
• Prepare staff rosters, manage scheduling, and ensure clear communication across the team.
• Supervise service quality and maintain smooth shift operations.
• Maintain compliance with city council documentation and food control plan requirements.
• Ensure the restaurant meets all health, hygiene, food safety, and liquor licensing regulations.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing environment for guests at all times.
• Ensure all staff are trained in responsible service of food are adhered.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor staff, fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture.
• Lead and inspire the team to provide exceptional service in a busy vegetarian restaurant environment.
• Ensure all customer feedback and complaints are recorded, addressed promptly, and resolved with documented outcomes.
• Oversee administrative duties, ensuring all records, reporting, and paperwork remain up to date.
• Liaise with city council officials and external regulators to meet compliance obligations.
• Ensure efficient table service, minimal wait times, and a consistently positive customer experience.

Experience / Qualification / Knowledge :

Work location : Hutt Area, Wellington region

Hours : 30 hours per week or more as per the business needs

Payrate : $28 to $34 per hour based on the candidate

This is a full-time position.

If you hold the desired skills and experience outlined above and have the legal right to work in New Zealand, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume or CV through our online application platform.