Kitchen & Beverage Manager

Job Description

Are you the kind of person who lights up a room, loves bringing people together, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment? As our Kitchen & Beverage Manager at JO&JOE Auckland, you'll lead both our front-of-house and kitchen teams to create an exciting, welcoming, and energetic atmosphere for guests and locals alike. You'll champion exceptional food, drinks, and service while driving strong commercial results across labour, costs, and revenue. Most importantly, you'll build a culture of fun, connection, and teamwork that reflects the bold and social personality of the JO&JOE brand.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead and inspire a multi-skilled team across kitchen, bar, and floor to deliver exceptional food, beverage, and guest experiences
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth service, strong communication, and high-quality execution across all areas
• Drive sales through promotions, activations, upselling, and a strong understanding of guest trends and behaviours
• Manage labour costs, rosters, stock, and wastage to meet financial targets and improve profitability
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards, working closely with the Chef
• Maintain compliance with food safety, liquor licensing, and health & safety requirements
• Support and deliver events, community activations, and brand partnerships that bring energy to the venue
• Build a positive, inclusive team culture focused on development, engagement, and performance
• Lead from the front, creating a welcoming, social, and energetic environment for guests and team members alike

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment (restaurant, bar, hotel, or lifestyle venue)
• Confidence developing menus, drinks lists, promotions, and experiences that drive revenue and keep guests coming back
• Strong commercial instincts, with the ability to identify opportunities to grow sales and increase guest spend
• A natural leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences with a vibrant, community-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and responsible service of alcohol (LCQ preferred or willingness to obtain)
• High energy, a hands-on attitude, and a willingness to jump in and support the team wherever needed
• Creativity and enthusiasm for designing new menu items, launching events, building local partnerships, and finding new ways to delight guests and drive revenue
• A naturally positive personality that brings energy to the team and creates an atmosphere guests want to be part of
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food, drinks, music, events, and bringing people together

Additional Information

We're sure you know the song:

1. First verse: We'll schedule an initial phone call with our Recruitment team if your application fits our beat.
2. Chorus: After a successful phone interview, your future boss and the JO&JOE Recruitment Team, give you an appointment! Be strong!
3. Last verse: Naturally, you'll hear back from us whether it's 👎 or 👍.

JO&JOE Benefits:

• Staff meal while on shift
• Uniform provided and laundered
• International accommodation and retail discounts across varying Ennismore & Accor Hotels properties
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Ennismore/ Accor
• Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel and additional perks!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. we offer reasonable adjustments to support you. if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.