Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible Work Hours

    Flexible Work Hours

  • Employee Discounts / Retail Partner Offers

    Employee Discounts / Retail Partner Offers

Hands-on Restaurant Manager responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Parade. The role includes leading and supporting the team, delivering excellent customer service, managing rosters and staff performance, controlling stock and operational costs, and ensuring compliance with food safety, liquor licensing, and health and safety requirements. The Restaurant Manager will lead by example, maintain efficient service, resolve operational issues, and work closely with the owners to improve sales, profitability, and overall business performance.

Restaurant Manager 

Parade is seeking a confident and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead our Auckland restaurant and bar. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, deliver excellent guest experiences, uphold Parade’s standards, and lead a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Manage daily restaurant and bar operations, including opening and closing procedures.

  • Coordinate reservations, seating, service flow, functions, and events.

  • Oversee bar operations and responsible alcohol service.

  • Support front-of-house and kitchen teams during busy periods.

Staff Management

  • Recruit, train, roster, supervise, and motivate staff.

  • Monitor performance and ensure compliance with service, food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.

  • Promote effective teamwork and communication.

Customer Service

  • Deliver consistently high-quality customer service.

  • Resolve customer concerns and complaints professionally.

  • Monitor service standards and assist the team to maintain efficient service.

Financial and Inventory Control

  • Monitor budgets, sales, labour costs, and operating expenses.

  • Manage stock levels, ordering, suppliers, wastage, and inventory controls.

  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and prepare reports as required.

Compliance and Safety

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, employment, and liquor licensing requirements.

  • Maintain required licences, records, and operational documentation.

  • Ensure responsible alcohol service, age verification, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures are followed.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Relevant Diploma Level 5 qualification or at least two years of relevant work experience.

  • Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and multitasking skills.

  • Experience managing restaurant and bar operations and supervising front-of-house and kitchen teams.

  • Knowledge of customer service, food safety, health and safety, and liquor licensing requirements.

  • Ability to manage staff, stock, suppliers, costs, and daily administration.

  • Passion for delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards.

  • Availability to work weekends and public holidays as required.

Position Details

Location: Auckland
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Minimum Hours: 35 hours per week
Wage Rate: $29.00 – $31.00 per hour

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