Restaurant Manager

About us

Captain Morgan's is a family-friendly establishment located along the beachfront, offering an enjoyable dining experience with a variety of fine foods, premium coffee, and delectable ice cream for both dine-in and takeaway options. Captain Morgans proud to exemplify our organisations values:

• Whanau – Our people
  • He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata, he tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
• Kaitiekitanga – Stewardship
  • Respecting and caring for the natural resources that affirm, nurture and sustain the physical, environmental, economic, intellectual, spiritual and cultural well-being of our people today and for generations to come.
• Tika/Pono – Integrity
  • Do the right thing and do not compromise on our values or ethics 
• Matauranga – Excellence
  • Work hard and work smart to become leaders in what we do.  Be industrious & strive for excellence via continual improvement.
• Whakawhanake – Growth
  • Fostering an environment of innovation, passion & creativity to grow our business, our people and our Iwi

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations at Captain Morgans. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, possess strong leadership skills, and have a proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful business. This role involves ensuring operational efficiency, financial profitability, and a high level of staff performance. Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Overseeing the daily operations to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation and safety.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere and ensure excellent customer service.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and maximise profitability.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and manage restaurant staff.
• Develop and execute marketing and promotional activities.

About you

• Previous experience as a supervisor or manager in a restaurant setting.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and management.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
• Proficient in financial management, including budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software (e.g. POS systems).

Benefits 

At Captain Morgans, our people are our greatest asset, therefore we provide great employee benefits and work / life balance.

• Smart phone and laptop.
• EAP and Wellbeing Services.
• Fully subsidised Medical Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• An inclusive and whanau-like culture, with a positive and friendly team.
• An exciting, challenging and rewarding position within Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou group.