Helena Bay Lodge is currently searching for a Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our service team.

Key Function:

• Required to have a professional hands-on-attitude, able to provide exceptional service in a luxury environment.
• Have experience as a Supervisor in a high-end restaurant or 5 star hotel restaurant
• Have a strong knowledge of wines (both NZ & international), spirits & cocktails & an ability to match food & wine, or a willingness to learn.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Have a strong command of written & verbal English & exceptional presentation skills with an eye for detail.
• Must be well organised & have a natural ability to lead a team, communicating effectively & clearly.

Job duties include:

• In the absence of the Maitre’d, be responsible for guest service & supervision of service staff, leading service of breakfast, lunch, dinner & any other required guest food & beverage service.
• Oversee the set up & close of meal services including correct docketing & handover to next shift.
• Ensure the dining wing is always tidy & presentable.
• Assist with training new staff members & implementing new procedures alongside Maitre’d.
• Assist with management of all stock & supplies, co-ordinating stocktake & maintaining inventories.
• Proactively dealing with all guest requests, preferences & complaints.
• Assist with maintaining a healthy & safe work environment.
• All other reasonable duties as requested by the Maitre’d or Interior Manager.

Staff benefits include

• Uniforms including shoes. Uniforms are laundered on site.
• Staff meals on rostered shifts.
• Opportunities for personal development.
• Staff Gymnasium.

In order to be considered for this position you must meet the following criteria:

• Be able to work all days and shifts, in a full-time capacity across a 7 day shift pattern, including Public Holidays.
• Have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand for the entire season.
• Have a FULL New Zealand drivers license and a reliable car to transport yourself to and from work.
• To receive a company application form please supply a current CV and covering letter addressed to Joanne Beazley, [email protected]