Assistant Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Zealand

About the Business

We're a vibrant, locally owned drinks company in Riverhead, Auckland, pioneering non-alcoholic beverage innovations for the global market. Our focus is on naturally sourced, botanically led drinks, built on a legacy of cutting-edge innovation (check out our history with CH'I Herbal Drinks!). We're a small but ambitious team passionate about creating satisfying drink experiences for a growing international market, and we're committed to supporting each other's growth and wellbeing. Joining us means diverse experience across all aspects of an ambitious business, a chance to contribute meaningfully to our innovation strategy, and a supportive, collaborative environment free from office politics. 🎉

About the Role

As our Brand Communications & Operations Development Lead, you'll be a key player in shaping the narrative and operational efficiency of our exciting non-alcoholic beverage brands, starting with Anthea. You'll bridge the gap between creative communication strategies and the practical execution needed to bring our brands to life. This is a hands-on role with significant opportunity for growth and influence within a dynamic startup environment.

The role has become vacant because the current person who has done a fantastic job in this role, is taking time out to travel internationally.

The Role Will Involve

• Developing and executing integrated marketing communications plans for our brands, focusing on digital and social media strategies. ✍️
• Managing brand assets, ensuring consistency across all platforms. 🗂️
• Day to day responsibility for customer service, order fulfillment and care of our inventory.
• Collaborating with the wider team to ensure smooth operational processes related to marketing and communications. 🤝
• Contributing to the development and implementation of innovative marketing campaigns.💡
• Monitoring and analyzing campaign performance, providing data-driven insights for optimization. 📈
• Supporting the development of new product launches and brand extensions. 🚀
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including media, influencers, and customers. 🗣️
• Contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the marketing and communications function. ⚙️

The Journey

• A professional handover period from our current person will prepare you with all the knowledge and skills to confidently take the reins.
• You will start out learning and taking responsibility for our day to day customer service, distribution and order fulfillment - It's the stuff of a real business and an essential commercial grounding. This will occupy 30% - 40% of your time initially. This will require you to operate a fork lift. It's fun and something we will train and qualify you in.
• The rest of your time will be operating and developing our brand communications for the current businesses, (CH'I and Anthea) and contributing to our start-ups in the pipeline. First up is a significant digital platform rebuild, and social strategy plan..
• With the growth in business your work will deliver, and an expanding work team, the role will become full time focused on brand, innovations and communications.
• This is a great time to join us and help shape our future digital, social and influencer marketing approach. We are engaging a global leading social agency to support your work.

Benefits and Perks

• Fast track your degree into real world experience and recognition.
• Diverse experience across all aspects of a fast-growing business.
• Opportunity to be a key part of an ambitious, innovative and strategic team.
• Be part of a business that makes real stuff, and where consumer satisfaction is everything.
• Work with and learn from talented colleagues who support your success and wellbeing🧘‍♀️
• A supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• With business growth and success opportunities will emerge for equity and profit share.
• Opportunity to enjoy some of the worlds best cold drinks everyday.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience & Attitude

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in brand communications and marketing,
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and social media strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management and operational processes is a plus.
• Able to take a photo? Shoot and edit a reel?
• Able to look beyond New Zealand as the opportunity.
• Willing to multi task, and step into team work not part of your normal day job.
• Able to professionally represent the business and brands in face to face contact with customer, partners and consumers.

Further Information

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