Assistant Restaurant Manager

About the job

Job Description

About the role:  

Reporting to theFood & Beverage Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that all restaurant operations are run efficiently. Key responsibilities will be:  

  • Assist in managing the daily operations and help deliver the best guest experience  
  • Lead and mentor the Restaurant team alongside the Food & Beverage Manager and create help shape a collaborative culture 
  • Implement and maintain operational standards, ensuring efficiency delivery of the highest standards of service  
  • Assisting of the management of the team when required, rosters, daily briefings, onboarding 
  • Liaise with the other departments in the hotel on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations  


The successful candidate will have: 

  • A background in fine dining and wine service is essential  
  • Previous senior level Food and Beverage experience in boutique lodges or 5 star properties     
  • Strong beverage and wine knowledge  
  • Ability to train a team of mixed skill levels 
  • Impeccable personal grooming 
  • Knowledge and experience with Hospitality Management systems  
  • Strong and effective communication skills 
  • Ability to work  accurately in a fast paced and dynamic environment 
  • Reliable, honest and engaged with excellent attention to detail 


Core to the success of the individual in this role is that their personal values are aligned with those of  Rosewood Hotels: Ownership, Passionate, Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative.  

What we offer: 

At Rosewood Kauri Cliffs we believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing you with the resources to thrive in your career.

We offer competitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners.   

Due to our beautiful remote location, you will need to have your own reliable transport, and a valid working visa or work rights to apply. 

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you. 



About Us

Welcome to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, a luxury lodge in the Bay of Islands where you can discover the beauty of panoramic views across the untouched coastline and deep blue ocean.

Sophisticated and elegant, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs glows in morning light as the sun rises to reveal panoramic views across the Pacific. Resting on an unspoilt coastline where high cliffs nestle into three pristine private beaches, Kauri Cliffs is experiential travel at its best.

Named the number one resort in Australia and New Zealand by Travel + Leisure, Kauri Cliffs is a leisure travellers dream. Activities abound with the David Harman-designed golf course, immersive local heritage tours, bountiful fishing, and bush walks, mountain biking, quad biking and spa sanctuary hidden within native forest.


Assistant Restaurant Manager

Northland, New Zealand

Full-time, Indefinite

Start Date:

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