Venue Manager

Lead one of the Bay of Plenty's most exciting dining concepts. Picnicka is a contemporary restaurant in the heart of Tauranga CBD, celebrating food cooked over coals and sourced from the land and sea. Simplicity, sustainability, exceptional produce and genuine hospitality sit at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Venue Manager to lead our talented front-of-house team and help drive the next stage of Picnicka's growth. Working alongside acclaimed Chef Ryan Allen and the wider Bottega Group management team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing a high-performing team, and ensuring strong commercial results. Venue Manager - Picnicka Lead one of the Bay of Plenty's most exciting dining concepts. Picnicka is a contemporary restaurant in the heart of Tauranga CBD, celebrating food cooked over coals and sourced from the land and sea. Simplicity, sustainability, exceptional produce and genuine hospitality sit at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Venue Manager to lead our talented front-of-house team and help drive the next stage of Picnicka's growth. Working alongside acclaimed Chef Ryan Allen and the wider Bottega Group management team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing a high-performing team, and ensuring strong commercial results. What you'll bring Minimum 3 years' experience managing premium restaurants Strong food, beverage and wine knowledge WSET Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred Proven leadership and people management skills Exceptional guest service standards Strong commercial awareness and understanding of labour, GP and stock control Professional communication and conflict resolution skills A hands-on leadership style and positive attitude Your responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the venue team Create a positive and high-performing workplace culture Deliver exceptional guest experiences Manage rostering, labour and operational costs Oversee stock control and inventory management Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness and compliance Drive sales growth and venue profitability Work closely with the Group Management team to achieve business objectives What's on offer Full-time role (40-50 hours per week) Competitive pay of 34 to 38$ depending on experience KPI-based bonus scheme Ongoing training and professional development Industry courses, mentoring and leadership development Staff dining discounts across all Bottega Group venues Opportunity to grow within one of the Bay of Plenty's leading hospitality groups This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional looking to build a long-term career within a growing restaurant group. If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr