Picnicka is a contemporary Tauranga restaurant celebrating food cooked over coals, exceptional local produce and genuine hospitality. We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our talented front-of-house team and drive the next stage of Picnicka's growth. Working alongside the wider Bottega Group management team, you will deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop a high-performing team, help embed consistent operational standards across our restaurants, and drive strong commercial results.

What you'll bring

·         Minimum 4 years' experience in a management position with premium restaurants

·         Minimum 2 years at an Italian Restaurant

·         A Duty Managers’ Certificate

·         Strong food, beverage and wine knowledge

·         Proven leadership and people management skills

·         Exceptional guest service standards

·         Italian speaking preferred

·         Strong commercial awareness and understanding of labour, GP and stock control

·         Professional communication and conflict resolution skills

  • A hands-on leadership style and positive attitude
  • Adaptability, willingness to work across other Bottega venues as required

Your responsibilities

·         Lead, coach and develop the venue team

·         Create a positive and high-performing workplace culture

·         Deliver exceptional guest experiences

·         Manage rostering, labour and operational costs

·         Oversee stock control and inventory management

·         Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness and compliance

·         Drive sales growth and venue profitability

  • Work closely with the Group Management team to achieve business objectives

What's on offer

  • Full-time role (40hr minimum per week)
  • Competitive pay of $32
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Industry courses, mentoring and leadership development
  • Staff dining discounts across all Bottega Group venues
  • Opportunity to grow within one of the Bay of Plenty's leading hospitality groups

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional looking to build a long-term career within a growing restaurant group.

If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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