Bar & Restaurant Manager - QT Wellington

Restaurant and Bar Manager | Hippo Bar & Restaurant | QT Wellington | Full TimeAbout EVT: QT Wellington is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'unexpected and unrequested', with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.The RoleLead the day-to-day operation of Hippo Bar & Restaurant, a premium dining and bar destination within our hotel. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you'll deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive revenue growth, control costs and build a high-performing team that reflects QT's signature standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the daily operation of Hippo Bar & Restaurant, managing rosters, reservations, stock control and venue presentation to deliver exceptional service standardsRecruit, train, coach and develop the restaurant and bar team, leading by example with visible, hands-on leadershipDeliver memorable guest experiences, building loyalty and handling feedback and service recovery with professionalismManage budgets, labour costs and operating expenses, driving revenue and profitability through pricing, menu and promotional strategiesOversee bar operations including wine and cocktail programs, responsible alcohol service, beverage cost controls and supplier relationshipsEnsure compliance with health and safety requirements and liquor licensing regulations, while supporting events, activations and promotions with the Sales and Marketing teamsWhat You'll BringProven experience in a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or Food & Beverage leadership roleStrong knowledge of restaurant and bar operations and food and beverage service standardsDemonstrated experience managing budgets, labour costs and profitabilityProven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teamsExperience in a hotel or premium hospitality environment is advantageousLCQ and General Manager's Certificate preferredHow You WorkHands-on and non-hierarchical: leads from the front.Inclusive leader: values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.Owner's mindset: acts on data and feedback; ships improvements.Resilient and solutions-focused: stays calm, moves fast.Perks from Day OneAs part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.Seasonal perks at Thredbo.Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.Apply NowJoin QT Wellington and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.