Assistant Restaurant Manager

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Reference: 6613967

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to develop their career and be a part of our world-class and high-energy Food & Beverage team.

Proudly Awarded Oceania's Leading Hotel 2023 at the World Travel Awards.

Our work ethos is nurturing and supportive. We are the Millbrook family and take great pride being one of New Zealand's best places to work.

Overview

Set on 650 acres of lush green fairways, rolling hills and gentle streams, Millbrook Resort is an internationally acclaimed, luxury lifestyle resort, and we are proud to be an employer of choice within New Zealand.

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual, who is passionate about people, to come and join our amazing Food & Beverage Team! Whether it be tailoring a guest experience for a birthday or anniversary, our food & beverage team lights up the faces of the guests and create the WOW factor, and we need an engaging and inspiring leader to achieve exceptional results.

The Role

As Assistant Restaurant Manager you will work closely with our Restaurant Manager to run one of our busy restaurants using your experience and exceptional leadership skills, coupled with adopting a ‘hands-on' approach. We pride ourselves in seasonal menus of elegant dishes and an award-winning wine lists, as well as, delivering a unique and unforgettable dining experience. The focus is on being a part of a collaborative team, delivering a tailored five-star guest experience and leading by example. You'll love motivating a productive team and enjoy tailoring learning and development for individuals. We seek a supportive leadership style to achieve work and life goals.

• Passion for making people happy, including both guests and team members
• Minimum two years' supervisory / management experience is desriable
• Previous experience working in a 5-star/premium resort is desirable
• Ability to support management of large teams
• Self-motivated and great problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication skills, coupled with a ‘can do' attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment, coupled with outstanding organisational skills
• Ability to work full time including shifts, weekends & public holidays

Location: Arrowtown, Queenstown

Hours: Full time permanent (30/40 hours per week guaranteed)

Q&A with our Hole in One, Restaurant Manager - Elle

Why did you choose to work at Millbrook?

The beautiful surroundings and to work for a company that values their staff. There are so many opportunities to learn and upskill.

What have been some highlights so far?

Working with so many hard workers who are happy to come to work each day.

What is most exciting about working as a barista at Millbrook?

Working alongside a supportive team and being in a fast-paced environment with a sprinkle of variety making the workday fly by!

My Millbrook

We believe our people are our greatest assets, and love rewarding our hard-working team members. At Millbrook we encourage learning and professional development to help you grow and perform within your career. When you join the Millbrook family you will also enjoy a number of exciting benefits including; Discounts on products and services; Easy free car parking; Complimentary staff meals; and a daily travel allowance for team members who live more than 25km from the resort.

If you wish to work in this dynamic, challenging and busy environment and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you. Begin your Millbrook journey today and apply!