Head of Food & Beverage - Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Title: Head of Food & Beverage - Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Date: 5 Aug 2026 Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010 Description: Lead Food and Beverage operations in a dynamic venue and events environment. Drive commercial performance and delivering exceptional customer experiences Join a collaborative leadership team and help shape the future of hospitality in Tāmaki Makaurau He angitūtanga: The opportunity We are seeking an experienced Head of Food & Beverage to lead our hospitality business across catering, theatre bars and café operations for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving commercial performance, delivering exceptional customer experiences, leading supplier partnerships and contract negotiations, and developing a high‑performing team. You’ll shape the food and beverage strategy, champion sustainability initiatives, leverage digital innovation to enhance the customer experience, and ensure operational excellence across all hospitality operations. Key Responsibilities will include: Lead all food and beverage operations across catering, theatre bars, and cafés. Drive revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Manage budgets, forecasting, pricing, and cost control. Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and ongoing vendor relationships to maximise value and service quality. Develop and implement sustainability initiatives that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and support organisational goals. Identify and implement digital solutions that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business performance. Lead, develop, and inspire the Food and Beverage teams. Develop innovative products, services, and hospitality experiences. He kōrero mōu: About You You will bring the following: Senior leadership experience in hospitality, catering, hotel operations, or food and beverage management. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including supplier and contract management. Proven experience leading multi‑site or multi‑outlet operations. A track record of driving innovation, sustainability outcomes, and continuous improvement. Passion for customer experience and team development. Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer You will be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively to contribute to Auckland's growth and development. We are committed to diversity and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual and collective contributions. We offer a competitive salary, long service leave and learning and development opportunities. Work with a team of dedicated and respected experts who share a passion for making a difference Contribute to Auckland's growth and development by ensuring the right outcomes are achieved for the region As part of Auckland Council Group, you'll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, entertainment, lifestyle discounts and more. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of hospitality within a vibrant venue environment and make a significant impact on the customer experience, commercial performance, and sustainable growth. Please use the following to view a copy of the position description Applications close 5pm Fri 28 August 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the roles. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. TātakiAuckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit. Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place. Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr