Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Lead. Inspire. Deliver Exceptional Hospitality.
Grand Casino is looking for a fresh set of eyes with experience and a passion for Food & Beverage leadership, setting the standards for a high quality service experience, taking initiative, committing to ongoing staff upskilling, problem solving, decision making under pressure and someone who can make a commitment to constant improvement for the betterment of the business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in their career.
Working closely on the floor and staying hands-on, you’ll partner with the FOH team as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help deliver exceptional hospitality across our venues.As part of this role, you'll also have the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills by stepping into the Food & Beverage Manager position during a six-month period of parental leave in 2027.
About the Role
Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and administration of the department.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Experienced in rostering, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and purchasing.
- Leading by example and maintaining exceptional service standards
- Supporting operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, gaming regulations, liquor licensing requirements and food safety standards
You'll work closely with the CEO, Gaming Managers, Marketing team, and the wider Food & Beverage team to ensure every guest receives a memorable experience.
About You
You're an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys developing people, improving operations and delivering exceptional customer service. You remain calm under pressure, lead from the front and are committed to creating a positive team culture.
To be successful in this role you'll have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Food Safety certification (preferred) and a current General Manager's Certificate (agree to obtain one within agreed timeframe)
- A willingness to work alongside your team on the floor.
We know great leaders deserve great support.
Indicative hours
- Weekdays: Predominantly 11am–7.00pm, with occasional 9.00am–5.00pm shifts
- Weekends: 1.00pm–9.30pm (Rotating weekends off)
The roster includes rotating weekends off. Hours may vary during peak trading periods, special events and functions, including over Christmas and New Year.
Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you'll be supported by an experienced team of Supervisors and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on one of Dunedin's leading hospitality venues.
As part of the Grand Casino team, you'll also enjoy:
- Freshly prepared staff meals
- Shuttle transport home*
- Accommodation discounts*
- Laundered uniforms
If you're an experienced hospitality professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity with room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Grand Casino team.
This is a full-time position. $75,000-$80,000
Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and will need to be either a NZ citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a current NZ Work Visa.
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