Restaurant & Bar Manager

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel leadership and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a leadership team where everyone’s contribution is valued, and you are invested in. We will empower you to bring your expertise to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests.

Renowned as one of Queenstown’s leading boutique hotels, Hotel St Moritz enjoys an extraordinary setting and draws inspiration from its surrounding landscape. Our 134 room hotel features our signature restaurant, Lombardi for which we are seeking a Restaurant & Bar Manager - a seasoned & passionate food and beverage service professional with a sound leadership pedigree, and a luxury attitude.

As Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the great reputation of Lombardi Restaurant, and by association Hotel St Moritz by:

• Managing the day to day food and beverage service function throughout our five star boutique hotel;
• In conjunction with the Director of Culinary, delivering seasonal menus, conferencing, special occasions, room service and breakfast to the highest standard for our hotel guests;
• Curating a culture of belonging in leading and guiding your exceptional team in their development and career, embracing diversity and maintaining our feeling of Hotel community;
• Leading the creation of bespoke services that are tailored to each guest, role modelling this luxury guest experience to your team, driving quality and loyalty;
• Optimising the financial performance of the operation, to deliver the Hotel strategy and achieve KPIs.

You will harness your luxury attitude, with humble excellence, a distinguished presence, and elevated emotional intelligence. Your pride and passion will be complemented by:

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience;
• Experience in 5 star restaurant service, including leadership duties;
• First Aid Certificate and Managers Certificate required;
• Competence in reporting & analysis;
• Knowledge of Simphony (or similar POS system) would be beneficial;
• Superior NZ wine knowledge;
• You will have the aptitude and willingness to undertake further upskilling and leadership development with Accor and MGallery;
• A leadership mindset that advocates and role models wellbeing and work life balance.

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities:

• Receive unparalleled training, development and support from Accor and MGallery leadership and development programmes.
• Discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments, worldwide - for yourself and for friends and family, across our entire network.
• Enjoy daily staff meals prepared by our Kitchen team.
• Be part of a well-established hotel with a strong reputation for providing exceptional service.
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor.
• Refer a friend incentive
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• EAP, well-being and mental health supports available, progressive policies, including 12 weeks paid parental leave, and rainbow inclusive policies and practices.
• Take part in social activities and community involvement initiatives through the year.
• Partake in onsite complimentary anniversary stays with F&B credit to enjoy.
• Salary of $75-77,000 per annum.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.