Unit Manager

Premium Site | High end offering

• Be part of a world‑class hospitality team delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Monday to Friday rostering, generally through business hours
• Lead, inspire and grow a high‑performing team delivering bespoke events and service daily
• Competitive salary, career pathways, and outstanding employee benefits

He angitūtanga | The Opportunity

We're looking for a confident and service-driven

Unit Manager to join our team at a high-end corporate site in Wellington CBD. You'll be leading a team that delivers exceptional guest services, concierge support, and event coordination. This is a hands-on leadership role where your hospitality expertise and people-first approach will shine to deliver

Manaakitanga daily.

Ko ō kawenga | Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the Guest Experience team to deliver consistently exceptional service across all customer touchpoints.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, acting as the primary on-site point of contact and trusted partner.
• Set the standard for transformational customer service by creating memorable “surprise and delight” moments for guests.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a diverse and engaging calendar of events, collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Manage team rostering, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance development across multiple service streams.
• Oversee front desk operations, food and beverage services, and end-to-end event logistics.
• Provide strategic oversight of kitchen operations, working in partnership with the Head Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with service and commercial objectives.
• Ensure the site consistently meets cleanliness, health and safety requirements, and compliance standards, including all food safety protocols.

He kōrero mōu | About You

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality leadership role, ideally in a 4- or 5-star environment.
• Extensive experience managing and delivering events of varying scale and complexity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a warm, professional presence.
• Demonstrated experience managing a P&L with annual revenue of $1 million or more
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications and familiarity with AIMs systems.
• Holds or willing to obtain a General Manager's Certificate (Liquor Service).
• A positive, can-do attitude that thrives under pressure
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills

Ngā painga | What's in it for you

• Training & Development: Online learning, NZQA qualifications, and apprenticeships.
• Career Progression: Formal career paths within Compass Group.
• Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety: A strong focus on your wellbeing.
• Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.

Mō mātou | About Us

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industries.
• These industry sectors are managed by our sub brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

Ready to lead with excellence!

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