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Job Description
Discover Your Calling – Join Us at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
At Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, we do not just offer jobs, we offer a place to thrive, grow, and leave your mark. Rich in history and culture, nestled along Northland’s breathtaking coastline and framed by native forest and three private beaches, our tranquil retreat is a sanctuary where relationship hospitality comes to life.
As part of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts collection, we are a collective of creative minds driven by purpose and united by The Calling - our instinct to enrich lives through genuine connections and extraordinary moments. If that speaks to you, we would love to meet you.
The Opportunity: Assistant Restaurant Manager
We are looking for a full-time permanent motivated, organised, and guest-focused Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest dining experience and smooth team coordination and supporting operations of the restaurant, including inventory management, scheduling, and quality control. Your natural warmth and professionalism will be key in creating heartfelt guest connections and unforgettable stays.
What You Will Bring:
A background in fine dining and wine service is essential
Previous senior level / supervisory Food and Beverage experience in boutique lodges or 5-star properties, specifically managing VIP guest requirements
Excellent communication and a team-oriented mindset
A genuine passion for guest experience, with attention to detail
Confident use of Hospitality Management systems
Immaculate personal presentation
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Strong and effective communication skills, ability to establish relationships
What We Offer in Return
A competitive pay package (and commission where applicable)
Delicious daily meals prepared by our culinary team
Access to our exclusive Staff Perks Programme
Supportive leadership and opportunities to grow your career
A chance to live and work in one of Aotearoa's most naturally stunning regions
We strive to offer consecutive days off to support your wellbeing. Onside accommodation may be available.
Due to our remote location, you will need your own reliable transport as well as hold a valid New Zealand work visa or working holiday visa.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/requirements-for-work-visas/
Bring your true self. Curate the extraordinary. Leave your legacy.
If this sounds like you, APPLY TODAY— and help us Make the Place.
About Us
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.