Wellington Management Job Listings

The Lanes - Bar & Bowling

General Manager

Wellington, New Zealand

As General Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of a vibrant entertainment venue that combines bowling, a full-service bar, food offerings, and regular events. You’ll be responsible for leading the team, driving business performance, and ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience every time. Key Responsibilities: Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse front-of-house and bar team Oversee daily operations, including staff scheduling, stock control, and health & safety compliance Maintain a high standard of customer service and venue presentation Manage bookings, private functions, and corporate events from enquiry to execution Monitor budgets, sales targets, and performance metrics Handle recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff Work closely with ownership on business strategy and improvements Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements What We’re Looking For: *Proven management experience in hospitality, entertainment, or events *Strong leadership and people management skills *Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities *Confident in handling fast-paced environments and peak trading periods *LCQ and Manager’s Certificate (or willing to obtain) *Marketing and IT experience would be advantageous *Tech-savvy, with experience using POS and booking systems *A can-do attitude and willingness to lead by example Perks & Benefits: *Competitive salary with performance-based incentives *Dynamic, social working environment *Staff discounts across all sister venues *Opportunities for professional development and growth *Be part of shaping a fun, community-loved venue *Free bowling!!

NZ$30-35

Parrotdog

Duty Manager

Wellington, New Zealand

The Opportunity: A unique opportunity in the Hospitality industry, working in our onsite bar, attached to the brewery in Lyall Bay. Being an independently owned business, working alongside the wider Parrotdog team, holds the opportunity to curate a role to suit the candidate. Role Purpose: These two Duty Manager positions hold the opportunity to curate a unique DM role suited to the candidates strengths, with the opportunity to lean into areas such as beer education, tours and tastings, administration, marketing and events coordination. These roles will ideally be full time positions, working Wednesday to Sunday on rotating shifts between 11am - late. About Us: Parrotdog was conceived in 2011 out of a love for good beer by three guys named Matt. Today, we have grown this love for beer into an industry leading operation producing high quality beers, recognised as New Zealand’s Champion Large Brewery last year. An award winning venue, Parrotdog Bar is a traditional-style bar with 17 revolving taps showcasing our range. What you’ll need to be successful in this role: * A current duty manager’s licence * Previous hospitality or customer service experience in a fast paced venue * A passion and vision to curate a quality customer experience * Leadership skills, with an approachable and positive attitude These roles hold the potential to lean into a variety of different areas of the Bar depending on the candidates interested and skillset, opportunities could include: * Beer - developing and leading beer tastings, with a direction connection to Parrotdog’s Brewing team * Marketing - someone with a keen eye for detail to oversee the logistics of Marketing administration in the Bar, build community connections and support in events organisation * Administration - someone with a systems and processes driven mindset, supporting in administrative organisation through ordering and inventory management We are keen to hear from everyone who is interested, please include your cover letter and CV. Reach out for more information by contacting tiff@parrotdog.co.nz. Applications will only be considered if you are legally able to work in NZ. Nice.

NZ$25-30

The Grand

Restaurant & bar manager

Wellington, New Zealand

Restaurant & Bar Manager – Full Time 📍 The Grand – Courtenay Place, Wellington 🕒 Varied hours between 8am–4am, 7 days a week About Us: The Grand is a large-scale, multi-level hospitality venue in the heart of Wellington. With multiple bars, a restaurant, rooftop space, and function rooms, we host everything from casual dining to major gigs and private events. We’re looking for a hands-on and experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead our team and keep the good times flowing. What You’ll Be Doing: • Overseeing daily operations across the venue • Leading and managing front-of-house staff • Ensuring exceptional customer experiences • Managing events, private functions, and live gigs • Handling stock control and supplier relationships • Budgeting and financial reporting • Enforcing health, safety, and licensing compliance • Supporting sales and marketing strategies • Coordinating maintenance and venue presentation What You’ll Need: ✔ Proven experience managing a multi-bar, multi-level venue ✔ Hands-on experience delivering successful events and functions ✔ Strong team leadership and training skills ✔ A valid LCQ Certificate (required) ✔ Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities ✔ Financial literacy, including budgeting and reporting ✔ Experience and confidence with making cocktails ✔ Flexibility to work a rotating roster (including nights and weekends) What We Offer: ⭐ A key leadership role at one of Wellington’s busiest venues ⭐ Competitive pay – Up to $30 NZD per hour ⭐ Staff discounts at all our venues. ⭐ A supportive, experienced team ⭐ The opportunity to grow your career with a well-established hospitality group Ready to apply? Send your CV and a short cover letter to: 📧 info@thegrandwgtn.co.nz

NZ$25-30

Food Envy

Sales & Events Coordinator

Wellington, New Zealand

Food Envy is a true Wellington business specialising in events and catering since 2012. We take pride in designing memorable experiences from canapé and celebration dinners; delegate functions conferences; to private milestones and events. As an integral part of the Food Envy team you will be responsible for driving sales and the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of our events and catering. This role requires strong organisational and relationship management skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering work that we can genuinely be proud of. Key Responsibilities: * Capturing leads and driving sales including building long-term relationships that convert to jobs and repeat business; * Lead the successful planning and delivery of assigned events, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, and delivery within budget and timeline; * Engage with clients to determine catering needs and propose suitable menu options within budget that also meet their expectations; * Efficiently manage quotes, job sheets, emails, and office coordination to ensure smooth daily operations; * Provide friendly and personalised service to every customer from initial enquiry through to the fulfillment of their event; * Report on all events delivered, including post-event evaluations, key insights, and expenditure tracking; * Collate, analyse, and report on feedback from clients to inform continuous improvement; * Create and maintain all event planning documents and risk management plans to a high professional standard; * Work closely with the kitchen team to create event menus that meets the expectations and budgets of our clients; * Stay up-to-date on the hospitality and events industry plus develop, manage and maintain positive external stakeholder relationships, including our venue providers; * Management of event and delivery staff including rostering and training, and upholding a positive workplace. Key requirements * Minimum of three years’ experience in event management and catering coordination; * A tertiary qualification in hospitality event management, project management, or a related field is preferred, though not essential; * A full driver’s licence, with the ability to travel to events; * Hold a current Manager’s Certificate; * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully; * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with diverse teams; * Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with attention to detail; * Proficiency in using computers including general office and event systems; * Flexibility to work outside of core business hours and weekends. If you're passionate about hospitality, sales, customer service, and making meaningful connections, we want you to join our team! Apply now and become part of a company where your contributions are valued, and your potential is nurtured. Check out our socials @foodenvy.nz or 'Food Envy Catering' on Facebook to get a better insight into who we are as a company.

Negotiable Salary