Head Bartender - Excellent Benefits Package

We are an award-winning steakhouse in Mt Maunganui, currently ranked #69 in the World's Best Steak Restaurants. At Fife Lane, we want to provide our community with a unique, committed hospitality business and inspire in our team a passion for exceptional food, wine and service, whilst showcasing the very best of our suppliers and growers to our valued guests. We have a large focus on creating a warm friendly welcoming experience for all people that come through our doors into our establishment. We are open to customers from 3pm Tuesday to Saturday, and lunch on Fridays from 12pm. 

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Bartender to join our team starting late May/early June. With at least 1 years experience with cocktails, wine knowledge and a desire to learn. Stock management and ordering a bonus skill. This position is 30-40 hours a week, 5 nights a week with the occasional day shift.  

Benefits Package: 

• Hourly Rate - $26-28 per hour
• Weekly Bonus & Tips
• External Training from The Hospitality Company on Loaded Reports and Open Book Management

Key Skills and Qualifications: 

• OBM (Open Book Management) experience - not essential but beneficial
• Minimum 1 year of proven cocktail knowledge
• Basic wine knowledge with a willingness to learn and share knowledge
• LCQ / Duty Managers Certificate - preferred but not essential for the right candidate
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Creative mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences

Responsibilities: 

• Work alongside our Operations Manager and Management team to ensure smooth, professional service.
• Assisting with stock management, stock ordering and monthly stocktake
• Contributing ideas to new beverage menus and designing cocktails
• Embracing our operating systems (loaded Reports, Operandio, MunaHR) and taking the initiative to learn

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be the perfect fit for this role. 

Please note we are not in the position of offering sponsorship.