Bar Manager - Amisfield Restaurant

at  Amisfield

Welcome to Amisfield, an enchanting world where vineyard and restaurant unite in taste and terrior. Nestled amidst the breath-taking landscapes of Central Otago, New Zealand, Amisfield is not just a place – it’s an experience. As a pioneers in sustainable winemaking, our commitment to organic practices and preserving the land runs deep in every vine and dish we craft. At our award-winning THREE HAT restaurant – we focus on embodying the flavours of Central Otago in an innovative and modern way.
Join our team and embark on an adventure of senses with us, as we uncork the spirit of Amisfield, one sip and bite at a time.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of success in a leadership role within a fine dining establishment.
• 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 organizational, 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.
• Able to work hospitality hours as there is a significant requirement to be onsite, supporting and working alongside the food & beverage operations team.
• A current managers licence or meets the requirements to obtain one.
  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.
  Full-time position, min 30 hours per week.
  If you wish to work in this dynamic, challenging, and busy environment and have the attributes above, we’d love to hear from you.

Amisfield is currently interviewing for the position of Bar Manager to join our restaurant leadership team. We are after an experienced hospitality professional who is passionate about NZ beverage alongside NZ food & wine, and who has significant bar experience, ideally with creativity and bar management.
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 that helps to tell a New Zealand food & beverage story that is unsurpassed and a stunning representation of our country.
An Amisfield leader should have a clear vision for the restaurant’s identity and, atmosphere. They should develop strategies to achieve these goals and set the tone for the restaurant. They should lead by example and set a standard that is emulated by staff and admired by guests.
The Bar Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the restaurants beverage program. They need to lead the FOH team through having a clear understanding of all beverage knowledge and by a clear understanding of how that applies to the guests experience. We see beverage applying to spirits, cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic items.
They would be responsible for all daily back of house management duties such as stock takes, cost control, beverage wastage, beverage training and rostering in line with already in place structures.
They would be responsible for the creativity of the cocktail program and are to work closely with a designated kitchen chef to explore the use of using local ingredients and to work in with seasonal ingredients.