GAON KOREAN BBQ HOUSE in Palmerston North City, 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 $25.00–$32.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Your day-to-day work will involve:

  • Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant
  • Planning and developing menus in consultation with kitchen staff
  • Planning and organising group customer functions to drive customer engagement and revenue growth
  • Arranging the purchasing and pricing of food supplies and goods
  • Maintaining accurate records of stock levels 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

Applicants for this role should have:

  • Relevant experience in management (at least 2 years), or Diploma in management or Bachelor degree in any field
  • Proven leadership and team management skills in a busy restaurant or food service environment
  • 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!

 

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