Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager | Full-Time 40 Hours | QT Queenstown Central

About QT Hotels & Resorts:
QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘expect the unexpected’, every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT’s signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.
Our QT Queenstown expansion will have 225 rooms and will be one of Queenstown’s largest and most luxury 5-star hotels. With an incredible Food & Beverage offering and lakeside views, this isn’t an opportunity to miss.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate hospitality leader to take the reins at our brand-new Restaurant in QT Queenstown (concept under embargo!). This is your chance to shape the vibe, craft unforgettable culinary experiences, and lead a team that thrives on excellence and creativity. You’ll be the driving force behind the restaurant’s success – from service standards to team culture – making your mark in one of the most exciting openings of the year.
Due to the refurbishment of our F&B offering, this role will commence on the 2nd of February 2026 and will report into our Food & Beverage Director.
Key Responsibilities

• Drive the restaurant experience end-to-end – from concept to execution.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, F&B, and Events to deliver bold ideas and drive growth.
• Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing Front of House team focused on service, performance, and fun.
• Maintain exceptional standards across floor operations, ensuring every guest experience is seamless.
• Manage the operational essentials: POS systems, cost control, stock management, and compliance.
• Be hands-on and visible – leading the floor during peak service and setting the tone for excellence.
• Champion a culture of cleanliness, safety, and sustainability, with strict adherence to WHS and food safety standards.

Who We’re Looking For
You’re not just a manager – you’re a leader, motivator, and hospitality innovator. You bring energy, confidence, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences. Fast-paced environments excite you, and you love being part of a team that’s pushing boundaries.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• A current Bar Manager’s License and polished professional presentation.
• The ability to lead with confidence, warmth, and integrity.
• Exceptional communication skills and a calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure.
• A genuine “make it happen” mindset and a hunger to grow.

Benefits & Perks
We offer incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.

• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join QT Hotels & Resorts 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.
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.

About EVT:
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes 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 by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.