Runs day-to-day restaurant operations, from staffing and service standards to stock, budgets, and compliance. Leads the floor team, handles customer feedback, and drives a profitable venue. Central to New Zealand hospitality. The role combines operational discipline with genuine people management, from rosters and stock to building a team culture. It suits energetic problem-solvers who thrive when the venue is at its busiest. The role is heavily operational, from rosters to compliance to supplier orders. It suits people who can keep standards high without dropping the personal touch.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$84,750
90th Percentile
$85,750
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.7×
This role pays 1.7 times the minimum wage
+70%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.4×
This role pays 1.4 times the living wage
+36%
National Wage Percentile
$84,750
median salary for this role
Top 30.4%
This role's median is higher than 69.6% of all NZ wage/salary earners
863,020 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Restaurant Manager pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Restaurant Manager in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Restaurant Manager in New Zealand is $84,750 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $83,750 (10th percentile) to $85,750 (90th percentile).

How does Restaurant Manager pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $84,750 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Restaurant Manager earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $82,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Annual Performance Bonus 100%
      • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
        • Health Insurance 0%
          • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
            • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$82,000

All Submissions (2)

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$83,500
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$86,000
Queenstown 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Queenstown
$86,000 $86,000 $86,000
Auckland
$83,500 $83,500 $83,500