Job DescriptionComida Café & Restaurant is seeking a qualified and experienced hospitality professional to join the team. This is a permanent, full-time position, rostered 5 days a week.You will be out going and have a strong focus on customer service. A strong grounding in the hospitality industry is required, preferably with some managerial experience. However a good work ethic, can-do attitude, and sound judgement can count for a lot more!Assistance can certainly be be provided for NZ residents who might need to relocate, as well as non-residents who need assistance with visas, and/or anyone suitably qualified seeking NZ residency. We have experience in, and are willing to, support all qualified applicants.Key Responsibilities:Purchasing and pricing of goods according to budgetMaintaining records of stock levels and financial transactionsEnsuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable standardSelecting, training and supervising staffCreating and managing front of house rosterWork with Chefs to plan and maintain menus that are driving businessTake reservations, greet guests, assist in taking orders and ensuring guest satisfactionOwning responsibility for all aspects of the completion of a successful serviceKey Experience/Knowledge/Qualifications:Have a minimum of 3 years’ hospitality experience and 2 years experience in a senior roleHold a current duty manager licenseGood knowledge and an interest in food, wines, and beersExperience in managing small teams and working independently with confidenceKey Skills/Attributes:Exceptional time-management and organisational skillsAbility to multi-task and work calmly under pressureA passion for food, hospitality and people, with a generous approach to training and motivating staffWell-presented, with a warm and engaging personalityConfidence to take charge and own the result, yet humble enough to listen and learnHave the ability to ensure the team is motivated and operate as a cohesive teamA hands-on approach to service and all tasksBe a genuine do-er - not a talkerJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hourApplicant QuestionsCan you please enswer the following questions:How many years of hospitality experience do you have?How many years of Senior Wait/Serving experience do you have?Are you in Nelson?Do you have the following licence or certification: Duty Manager's?Do you have the following licence or certification: NZ Residency?Do you have the following licence or certification: Valid NZ Work Visa?Do you speak Excellent NZ English comprehension?Do you speak Excellent spoken NZ English?
