Manager – Food & Beverage

The Dunes | Matarangi, Coromandel

This is not your typical hospitality role.

Nestled between rolling fairways and one of New Zealand’s most stunning coastlines, The Dunes is a golf destination with a bar and grill that’s redefining what golf course hospitality can be – relaxed, customer-centric, and deeply connected to its community and members.

We are seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our hospitality operation, bring our vision to life, and help shape a vibrant, sustainable future for this iconic venue.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership position with full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the venue, including:

• Overseeing all food and beverage operations
• Leading, training, and inspiring a small, close-knit team
• Driving energetic, high-quality service standards that keep guests returning
• Managing rosters, stock, suppliers, and cost control
• Collaborating with the chef and kitchen team on menu development and
• continuous improvement
• Creating a welcoming environment that the community and members are proud
• of – and visitors seek out
• Navigating seasonal fluctuations while maintaining exceptional customer
• service

About You

You’re more than a manager – you’re an operator who thrives in dynamic environments.

• Proven experience in hospitality leadership (restaurant, bar, or premium casual)
• Confident across both front-of-house and back-of-house operations
• Commercially astute with a strong focus on profitability and efficiency
• A natural leader who builds culture, not just manages staff
• Holds or willing to obtain a NZ Duty Manager’s Licence
• Eligible to work in New Zealand
• Calm under pressure, organised, and solutions-focused
• Passionate about great service, great food, and great environments
• Able to work collaboratively with the wider leadership team

The Lifestyle

Let’s be honest – this is one of the biggest drawcards.

Based in Matarangi, Coromandel, this role offers a lifestyle many hospitality

professionals dream of:

• A beautiful beach just moments away
• A world-class golf course setting
• A close-knit community that transforms into a vibrant hub of circa 10,000 people
• in summer

This position would suit an individual or a couple, with opportunities for additional roles within the wider operation or local area.

Why The Dunes?

• Play a key role in the relaunch of a much-loved facility
• Help shape a new identity and growth story
• Enjoy autonomy and the ability to make a meaningful impact
• Build something the community and members can be genuinely proud of
• Work in a clean, bright, welcoming environment that’s enjoyable to be in

Apply

If you’re ready to step into a role that offers more purpose and more lifestyle than the typical hospitality grind, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief note on why this role and lifestyle appeals to you.