Venue Manager

2 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Hospoworld Resourcing Full time

We're on the lookout for a seasoned Venue Manager who thrives in high-pressure, high-volume environments and knows how to keep service flowing smoothly from open till close. This venue runs three sittings a night, regularly hosts groups of up to 20, and needs someone who can keep the vibe sharp, the team supported, and the operation humming.

What You'll Be Owning

  • Leading the full front-of-house operation across lunch and dinner services.
  • Managing 8-9 FOH team members during peak weekend shifts, including 4 bartenders and 2-3 floor staff.
  • Working closely with security to maintain a safe, steady environment with full eyes across the floor.
  • Ensuring fast, consistent service flow through busy dinner periods.
  • Maintaining bar and liquor compliance, including hands-on LCQ/liquor licence knowledge.
  • Handling daily costing, keeping expenses tight, and helping drive overall business performance.
  • Creating structured, fair rosters that balance labour cost and service demand.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years' experience in high-volume restaurants — you've seen it all and still move with confidence.
  • International experience is a plus
  • Strength under pressure — this place gets intense, and you keep your cool.
  • A fresh outlook and strong operational knowledge, ready to level up systems and team performance.
  • Strong leadership skills — coaching, supporting, and holding the team accountable.
  • Duty Manager Certificate and a solid understanding of licensing obligations.
  • A natural drive to improve service, boost efficiency, and create a great guest experience.

What's In It For You

  • A busy, fast-paced venue where no night is ever the same
  • Leadership autonomy and full support from ownership
  • A chance to truly make an impact on performance, culture, and service flow

If you're keen to take charge, steady the ship, and help this place level up, this is your moment.

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