Assistant Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Zealand

Transform Your Hospitality Career: Become an Area Manager with Compass Group!

He aha te hono mai ki a matou /Why Join Us?

• Lead a team of passionate hospitality professionals.
• Manage prestigious catering contracts across New Zealand.
• Competitive Salary with Annual Performance Bonuses.
• Company Vehicle and a range of exclusive Discounts on Goods & Services.
• Structured Training and Career Development Opportunities.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

Are you ready to leave behind the late nights and weekend shifts? We offer a unique role for an Area Manager in the Business and Industry sector. This full-time, permanent position focuses on leading the day-to-day operations of multiple sites, including some of our largest and most influential clients. Enjoy the stability of regular hours with the excitement of the hospitality industry!

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Drive operational excellence and strategic improvements across multiple teams and sites.
• Collaborate with Site Managers to lead a culture of safety and quality, ensuring our high standards are met and exceeded.
• Utilise your hospitality expertise to enhance customer and client experiences through innovative food and beverage trends or training and development initiatives.
• Attract and retain top talent, ensuring our team reflects the high standards of the Business & Industry sector and our brands Restaurant Associates and Rapport.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Seasoned in managing multiple hospitality venues with a keen eye for operational and commercial success.
• Skilled in occupational health, safety, and environment principles.
• Proficient in handling employment relations, with a proven track record of resolving workplace issues and enhancing employee engagement.
• Experienced in fostering strong client relationships and managing diverse teams across geographies.
• Motivated by a drive for business excellence and continuous improvement.

Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:

• Enjoy competitive pay plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including a company vehicle.
• A key leadership role within a dynamic, growth-focused sector.
• The opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team.
• Career development and growth within the global Compass Group framework.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a leading organisation in the industry.
• Exclusive discounts on medical insurance, banking services, hotels, and more.
• Experience our supportive culture with flexible working options and Employee Assistance Programmes.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries, please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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