Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa
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.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
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).
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.
Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $82,000.
Based on 2 submissions
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