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Operations & Venue Development Manager

Trademe

Company

Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

Description

Summary: Manaia Events Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations & Venue Development Manager to lead venue operations and contribute to new hospitality projects. Highlights: 1. Lead venue operations and support new hospitality development projects 2. Combine hands-on venue leadership with concept development 3. Refine systems and demonstrate venue management capability Manaia Events Ltd is a Wellington hospitality company with more than 20 years’ experience developing, building and operating successful venues. Our directors have been involved in concept development, venue fit-outs and kitchen builds for venues including The Green Man Pub, Dillinger’s, Leroy’s Bar, The Occidental, St John’s Bar Kitchen, The Oaks Hotel and the Portlander kitchens, as well as leading kitchen teams in five-star hotels and internationally recognised restaurants. We are looking for an experienced Operations & Venue Development Manager to join our team in a role that combines hands-on venue leadership with involvement in new hospitality development projects across Wellington. You will initially be based at Ernesto’s, our award-winning restaurant and bar in the heart of Wellington’s CBD, working closely with the directors to support the team, refine systems and demonstrate your venue management capability. You will also assist with several exciting venue development projects currently being explored across Wellington city and surrounding suburbs. Key responsibilities *Operational leadership and floor management *Support and mentor front-of-house team *Improve systems and venue performance *Assist with new venue concept development *Support operational planning for projects *Maintain strong service standards Skills & experience *Proven hospitality venue management experience *Strong leadership and team management skills *Ability to run busy service environments *Well organised and operationally focused *Strong references from previous employers *Valid NZ work visa or residency

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