TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Restaurant Manager - Wakatipu Grill

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant Manager - Wakatipu Grill

Job Number:

HOT0CDA2

Work Locations

Hilton Queenstown Hotel Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Rd, Queenstown 9300

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5 star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness centre, spa, and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at our multiple dining options, and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.

Our unique location in Queenstown offers guests two Hilton brand hotels to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown - and our team members work across both properties.

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company covering the entire accommodation sector, from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties. With 18 world class global brands, over 6000 properties in 119 countries, and an award winning loyalty program (Hilton Honors), our amazing team members are at the heart of it all.

What will I be doing?

As an Outlets Manager you will manage, train, and develop team members and work within all budgeted guidelines.

  • Manage Food & Beverage service operations
  • Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
  • Recruit, manage, train and develop the Restaurant Team
  • Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
  • Work within budgeted guidelines in relation to food costs and payroll
  • Drive sales to maximise budgeted revenue
  • Assist in developing menus
  • Be accountable for monthly stock takes
  • Incentivise team members to maximise sales and revenue
  • Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures
  • Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
What are we looking for?

In your new role, you will work on behalf of our guests and with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should display the following attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:

  • Knowledge of wines and cocktails
  • Ability to meet financial targets
  • Ability to comply with specific brand standards
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Passion for developing team members
  • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well being and performance of our team members with industry leading benefits, recognition and support to meet their professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues.

  • Workplace flexibility (work life balance)
  • Professional leadership development framework
  • Worldwide career opportunities
  • Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programmes
  • Free events and activities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free staff meal and daily dry cleaned uniform
  • Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally
  • Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
  • Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities
  • Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its team members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton, and see what our team members have been up to by on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Overview

Date Posted
01 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

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