Naumi Hotels is an award-winning luxury boutique hotel group celebrated for its distinctive design, personalised service and commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences. We are looking for a driven and experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at Naumi Hotels Auckland Airport.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who combines strong operational expertise with a passion for people and service excellence. Working closely with the Food & Beverage team, you will oversee the daily operations of The Restaurant Lunar and Bar, ensuring our outlets consistently deliver an exceptional dining and beverage experience.

With a hands-on approach and a strong eye for detail, you will play an important role in developing the team, maintaining operational standards and contributing to the overall success of our Food & Beverage offering.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, working across Monday to Sunday in line with business requirements.

• 4–5 years' experience in fine dining, five-star hospitality or hotel restaurant and bar operations
• A natural ability to lead, inspire and bring out the best in people
• Creativity, initiative and a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong food and beverage knowledge, with an appreciation for emerging trends
• A guest-first mindset and a commitment to delivering memorable experiences
• Confidence in managing operational priorities in a busy environment
• A current and valid LCQ (Licence Controller Qualification)

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the restaurant, bar and conferencing outlets
• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in achieving operational and service excellence
• Lead, coach and develop the team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Monitor team productivity, service delivery and operational efficiency
• Uphold the highest standards of outlet presentation, cleanliness, uniforms and personal grooming
• Collaborate with the Kitchen and wider hotel teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Ensure all guest interactions are handled professionally, promptly and with genuine hospitality
• Identify development opportunities and implement effective team training initiatives
• Maintain strong product knowledge and introduce new ideas in line with food and beverage trends
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance the guest experience and drive guest satisfaction

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression as our business grows
• Discount accommodation when staying at our properties across NZ, AU, Dubai and Singapore
• Rewards and incentives for positive guest reviews
• Referral Bonus Programme
• Naumi Knights Programme
• Service Recognition Programme

If you are an ambitious hospitality professional who takes pride in leading teams, delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences, we would love to welcome you to the Naumi TEAM.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

At Naumi, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and how we live our values. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Our goal is to provide a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you require any support or adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. Please feel assured that anything you share will remain confidential. You can reach our People & Performance team at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assist you.