Amisfield Restaurant Manager

Come work at New Zealand’s best restaurant!

About Amisfield Restaurant:

Situated on the stunning shores of Lake Hayes, Amisfield Restaurant is set on a picturesque 5-hectare property, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges in beautiful Queenstown

Amisfield Restaurant has been awarded 3 hats by the Cuisine Good Food Awards for 4 years, and has also recently been honoured with the World’s Best Dining Experience by the Best Chef Awards, with Chef Vaughan Mabee receiving the accolade of three knives.

Our passionate, world-class team brings to life the untold stories of New Zealand’s landscape, wilderness, and history through our food, perfectly paired with award-winning wines from our single-estate, organic Amisfield Vineyard, nestled beneath the Pisa Range.

About Amisfield wines:

At 92 hectares, Amisfield is the largest single-vineyard estate in the region, and has also been recognised as a leader within the market.  As testimony to this we have been awarded Riedel Vineyard of the Year 2024, and at the NZ Organic Wine Awards, we have been received accolades for Sustainable Vineyard of the Year 2023, and Winery of the Year in both the 2022 and 2020.

About the Position:

Amisfield is currently interviewing for the position of Restaurant Manager to join our restaurant leadership team.  As a leader at Amisfield, you will be expected to learn, develop and convey a clear vision for the restaurant's identity and atmosphere. You will develop strategies to achieve these goals, setting the tone for the entire team. Through leading by example, you will set a standard that both your staff and our guests admire.

You will be leading shifts and interacting with customers in order to tell a New Zealand food & beverage story that is unsurpassed and a stunning representation of our country, ensuring the guests of our restaurant receive a dining experience that will excite, challenge, entertain and satisfy.    

Desirable Skills and Experience 

We are after an experienced hospitality professional who has proven success in a leadership role within a fine dining setting, with a preference for international experience within restaurant’s that hold Three Hats, Michelin or 50 Best accolades.

Your excellent business and people management skills will combine to ensure your success in fostering a collaborative, high performing work environment for our front of house team.  

• Proven track record of success in a leadership role within a fine dining establishment - Three Hats, Michelin or 50 Best.
• In-depth knowledge of food, wine and beverage operations, styles, and service.
• Excellent leadership, communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills to lead, develop and motivate our team.
• Experience with staff processes such as recruitment, training, onboarding, rostering, and appraisals.
• Refined prioritising, multitasking and problem-solving abilities, especially when under pressure.
• Works in a collaborative and positive manner with a broad cross section of businesses and people.
• Passionate about and committed to the hospitality industry and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• A willingness to learn.
• An understanding of NZ health and safety requirements.
• Able to work hospitality hours as there is a significant requirement to be on the floor, supporting and working alongside the food & beverage operations team.
• A current managers licence or meets the requirements to obtain one.

We encourage learning and professional development to help you grow and perform within your career. When you join our team, you will be rewarded with a beautiful place to work and competitive pay. You will also enjoy exciting benefits that include a generous wine allowance, company funded healthcare and life insurance, relocation assistance (if needed) and fantastic discounts on dining, wine and golf, to name just a few!

We believe a company's culture is rooted in its values and mission, and they serve as a powerful compass for all actions and decisions. They in turn create a sense of purpose and unity among employees, which, leads to better performance and a more positive impact on the business and its owners. We hope the successful applicant can nurture this philosophy and create a culture around it.

If you wish to work in this dynamic, challenging, and busy environment and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.