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Jins Food Two Limited, operating as Gogigopang Korean Restaurant on Auckland's North Shore, is seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead our team. We are a vibrant Korean restaurant specialising in authentic Korean traditional Korean cuisine, committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience through quality food, warm hospitality, and outstanding service.

This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and is ready to take full ownership of daily operations — from team management and customer relations to ensuring every guest enjoys an authentic and memorable Korean dining experience.

•        Minimum Guaranteed Hours: At least 30 hours weekly, up to 48 hours

•        Location: North Shore, Auckland

•        Remuneration: Negotiable for the right candidate, between $28.00–$32.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

•        Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient front-of-house and back-of-house coordination

•        Planning and developing menus in consultation with kitchen staff, incorporating authentic Korean dishes and seasonal specials

•        Planning and organising group customer functions to drive customer engagement and revenue growth

•        Arranging the purchasing and pricing of food supplies and goods in accordance with budget, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness

•        Maintaining accurate records of stock levels, financial transactions, and daily sales performance

•        Ensuring the restaurant complies with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations and is clean

•        Conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with food and service, and acting promptly on feedback to improve the dining experience

•        Selecting, training, and supervising front-of-house and kitchen staff, fostering a positive, productive, and culturally inclusive team environment

•        Welcoming and seating guests, taking reservations, and assisting with orders during peak periods as required

•        Relevant experience in restaurant or hospitality management (at least 2 years), or a qualification in hospitality management or a related field

•        Proven leadership and team management skills in a busy restaurant or food service environment

•        Strong understanding of food and beverage operations, including menu planning and stock management

•        Knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations

•        Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle feedback professionally

•        Strong organisational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

•        Good communication skills to liaise with staff, suppliers, and customers

•        Experience in or familiarity with Korean cuisine and culture is an advantage

If this sounds like you, apply today!