Be our next Restaurant Manager!

We’re on the lookout for someone ready to step up and lead the floor at Bar Yoku.

Not just great service, but presence, leadership, and consistency.

If you thrive in fast-paced service, love a bit of cheeky banter, and know how to keep a team tight under pressure, this could be your next move.

The Details: 35–45 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday (we rest Sundays + Mondays) Public holidays + Xmas/New Year closed (for down time you deserve) Start: May/June 2026

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Efficiently tackling admin - group bookings, rosters, emails
• You’re leading, supporting the team, connecting with regulars
• Keep the energy high and the standards tight
• Support, guide, and grow the team on shift
• Handle guest experience with confidence and care
• Work closely with kitchen and bar to keep everything flowing

Energy we're looking for:

• Confident, calm, and composed under pressure
• Sharp with service, you notice the small things
• A natural leader, people listen when you speak
• You bring both hustle and good energy
• You actually love hospitality, and it shows

What You Get:

• A seriously good team in a buzzing, high-energy Izakaya
• Kiwi-owned, hands-on operators who genuinely back their people
• Real opportunity to grow into leadership
• A workplace that values standards, culture, and fun equally

Sound like you? Slide into our inbox with your CV and tell us why you’re keen.