Venue Manager

4 days ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Wellington Hospitality Group Full time

**_LIVING WAGE OR BETTER...GUARANTEED_**

**Role**:_Venue Manager_**

**Location**:_The Wayward Pigeon - Hamilton_**

**Salary**:_$70K - $80K per annum_**

We're looking for our next Venue Manager over here at The Wayward Pigeon This is an awesome opportunity for someone who...
- Loves a fast paced, busy and super fun environment
- Loves to create incredible, memorable experiences for our guests
- Thrives developing their team and celebrating success

The Wayward Pigeon is a Bar/Restaurant located in Hamilton in a growing local area offering a wide range of services to the community around us running Charity quizzes, wedding receptions as well as many other Function in the dedicated function room and showing all the big Sporting events. This state of the art “local pub” services the suburbs of Rototuna, Chartwell and Queenwood and has a great local community. The Wayward Pigeon features designated bar, restaurant and function areas as well as some really great outdoor spaces. The bar has a great selection of Beers and wines. We are owned & operated by Kāpura, who own multiple bars and restaurants around Wellington, Tauranga and we also have a sister venue in Hamilton - The Roaming Giant

We are owned and operated by Kāpura and a huge part of our culture and values is caring for our people and creating great customer experiences through delivering memorable hospitality. Kāpura pays at least Living Wage to all of our employees, and we have a strong focus on giving back to the community, developing our people to achieve their career goals and have a good time while we do it
- You have experience running a large hospitality business or you're an up and comer looking to further your career with experience in the industry.
- You have the ability to build great rapport with customers and staff alike
- You will be able to work towards targets and have passion and enthusiasm for the industry
- You are keen on being part of Kāpura, and are looking to work and grow with us
- You have a valid LCQ and manager’s licence, it is essential for compliance purposes
- You are a great communicator with a positive attitude
- You are a committed, motivating leader who is keen to develop their team
- You have an excellent understanding of sound cost control & revenue generating ability

**Why work with Kāpura?**
- We have a full Support Office team to help you with all of your business management needs. Whether you are looking to change your marketing strategy or need HR support, we have teams in all areas You will also be reporting to the Hamilton Area Coach, who will be there to support you on your Kāpura journey
- Career progression opportunities available across all 35+ Kāpura venues
- 25% off all food and drink at ALL Kāpura venues across the North Island
- Access to restaurant vouchers, sports tickets and cheap gym memberships
- Free Reiki and EAP services to support your wellbeing
- Company wide employee of the month award - win a paid day off work
- Support or donations with any charity & community projects you are involved in

**If you’re up for the challenge, tick all the boxes, have relevant experience and are ready to tackle the next step in your hospitality career...we would love to hear from you



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