Duty Manager
The Opportunity
This Christchurch rooftop bar is hiring a Duty Manager, and from a recruiter's view the brief is clear. They want an experienced bar leader who can run the floor, handle a high cocktail volume and help shape a small but strong team.
The venue, now in its sixth year, opens Tuesday to Sunday with full table service, sharing plates and seasonal food, and uses Mondays for functions, cocktail competitions, presentation and training. The role is permanent and full-time on a 30-hour minimum contract with rotating closes, evening and weekend shifts, and Friday and Saturday evenings that are fixed. Immediate starts are open, and sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
To stand out, match your application to the duties listed below. Show where you have controlled front-of-house costs or rosters against targets, trained staff and looked after functions.
Your CV should make the licensing obvious at a glance, so list your LCQ and current Duty Managers Certificate in the first section and follow with your bar leadership roles. You can tailor a duty manager CV to this rooftop brief in Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet guests at the door and look after their experience through to payment
- Handle bookings and customer enquiries as they come in
- Take orders, upsell and keep customers satisfied
- Lead the team from the front during service
- Be the go-to contact for functions
- Keep front-of-house costs, overheads and rostering in line with KPIs and targets
- Run training for the front-of-house team and support a positive culture
- Order stock and carry out the monthly stocktake
- Complete opening and closing procedures to standard
- Maintain a safe, healthy workplace and adhere to all legal obligations
- Contribute to menu development across drinks, recipes, costings and marketing
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum three years of bar experience, including high-volume cocktail work
- Valid LCQ and current Duty Managers Certificate held
- Warm, welcoming personality with a positive attitude and passion for the industry
- Drive to succeed and the ambition to grow and develop
- Able to commit to evening and weekend shifts, with Friday and Saturday evenings non negotiable
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Duty Manager) in the email subject.
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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