Venue Manager - Front of House

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. As Venue Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Front of House operation, leading and supporting the team, maintaining high service standards, managing bookings and ensuring Jizo continues to deliver the experience our customers have come to expect. Key responsibilities Day-to-day running of the Front of House operation Leading and supporting the team Maintaining high service standards Managing bookings Ensuring delivery of customer experience About you Previous hospitality management or senior FOH experience Strong leadership and people skills Excellent customer service and communication Ability to stay calm and organised in a busy restaurant A hands-on approach – you're not afraid to jump in and get stuck in Good knowledge of restaurant operations A positive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality Availability to work a mix of evenings and weekends About us Jizo has been part of the Dunedin hospitality scene since 1997. You will be working alongside Carl Hatfield Head Chef at Jizo for the past seven years, the Jizo kitchen are process driven and handle the busiest nights with a sense of ease and professionalism. Competitive remuneration based on experience Carpark provided A supportive and experienced hospitality team The opportunity to work at one of Dunedin's long-standing Japanese restaurants A hands-on role with plenty of scope to make your mark P.S. We are also looking for a Duty manager #J-18808-Ljbffr