Assistant Manager Restaurant, Auckland Airport
Req ID: 51279
Category: Food & Beverage
Job type: Full-Time
Subsidiary: Travel
Close date: 22/5/2026
The opportunity
Delaware North New Zealand is seeking a full-time Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Oma Artisan Bakery & Café team at Auckland Airport. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of a high-volume airport venue, delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading, developing and motivating a diverse team. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about service excellence.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving performance, fostering a positive team culture, maximising revenue opportunities and ensuring operational standards are consistently met.
What we offer
- Competitive salary: $67,200 to $84,000
- Permanent, Full Time employment: 40 hours per week
- We are accredited to offer sponsorship to foreign applicants
- Free staff car parking
- Enjoy exclusive discounts on food and drinks across our outlets
- Airport ASIC pass provided
- Reward and Recognition program
- Training and development opportunities
- Career pathways across our global network of resorts, airports and stadiums
What will you do?
- Act as shift leader, supervising service flow and team activity during trading hours
- Support smooth opening, trading and closing procedures
- Deliver and reinforce service standards, product quality and brand presentation
- Provide hands-on assistance to the team during busy service periods
- Respond to customer queries and complaints in a professional and timely manner
- Support onboarding, training and on-the-job coaching of team members
- Maintain clear communication across front and back-of-house teams
- Assist in ensuring compliance with food safety, duty management, licensing and workplace health & safety standards
- Support stock control processes, including ordering, receiving, stocktakes and wastage monitoring
- Assist with cash handling procedures, POS accuracy and daily operational reporting
- Escalate incidents, breaches or operational issues in line with company policies
- Contribute to achieving labour, cost and service performance targets
More about you
- Licence Controller Qualification Certificate (LCQ), Duty Managers Certificate (DM) – Highly preferred but not mandatory
- Food Safety Certificate
- 2-3 years previous experience in a team leader or supervisor role within a café, bar, or restaurant
- Demonstrated experience in customer service and team coordination
- Exposure to shift management, team member training, or opening/closing responsibilities
- Familiarity with POS systems, inventory processes, and basic reporting
- Flexibility to a work a variety of shifts over a rotating roster (Mon – Sun between 12am to 11:59pm)
The application period will close on 22/05/2026, unless a successful qualified candidate is identified sooner.
Who we are
Auckland International Airport is a vibrant hub connecting New Zealand to the world, offering travellers a wide range of dining options to suit every taste and schedule. From quick-service cafés for a coffee on the go, to bars and full-service restaurants for a relaxed meal, the airport provides convenient choices from breakfast to dinner. Among our popular food and beverage outlets are Little Italy Pizza Kitchen, Orleans Chicken & Waffles, and Tea Garden, each providing unique experiences for travellers on the go. Passengers can enjoy fresh food, refreshing drinks, and comfortable spaces designed to make their journey more enjoyable.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.
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Los miembros de nuestro equipo son el corazón y el alma de nuestro negocio, creando experiencias inolvidables para los huéspedes todos los días, desde el primer tee como socio oficial de catering del Campeonato de la PGA of America y la Ryder Cup nacional hasta una comida de primera clase en un lugar de sueños de Disney®. Estamos orgullosos de ofrecer innumerables oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje, guiados por mentores de hospitalidad de primer nivel.
Encuentre conexión, propósito y crecimiento en Delaware North.

Basado en una base de familia y hospitalidad
Cuando la familia Jacobs comenzó su humilde puesto de palomitas de maíz y maní hace más de un siglo, no tenían idea de que la empresa se convertiría en una de las empresas hoteleras privadas más grandes del mundo. Delaware North ha prosperado durante tres generaciones, sirviendo a los huéspedes en lugares icónicos de todo el mundo a través de la innovación, la integridad y la dedicación.




Los miembros de nuestro equipo son el corazón y el alma de nuestro negocio, creando experiencias inolvidables para los huéspedes todos los días, desde el primer tee como socio oficial de catering del Campeonato de la PGA of America y la Ryder Cup nacional hasta una comida de primera clase en un lugar de sueños de Disney®. Estamos orgullosos de ofrecer innumerables oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje, guiados por mentores de hospitalidad de primer nivel.
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Beneficios de EE. UU.
Todos los miembros del equipo tienen derecho a sentirse cómodos, seguros y protegidos en el trabajo. Vea lo que incluye su paquete de beneficios de Delaware North.

Employee
assistance program
For all team members

Referral
bonuses
For all team members

Flexible work
schedules
For all team members

Training and
development
For all team members

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Paid time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Performance
bonuses
For eligible team members

Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members

Weekly
pay
For hourly team members
U.K. benefits
Work at some of the coolest venues in the U.K. and the world, and feel safe and secure while you do what you love.
See what your Delaware North benefits include.

Competitive
weekly pay
Casual and hourly team members

Training and
development
with Attensi, our award-winning training app

33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)
for permanent team members

Favorable pension
contributions
for permanent team members

Employee discounts
and perks
Access to Drewberry App
Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance
program
Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay
For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules
For all team members

Training and
development
For all team members
Salaried benefits

Employee
assistance program
For all team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules
For all team members

Training and
development
For all team members

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Paid vacation days and holidays
For eligible team members

Performance
bonuses
For eligible team members

Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members
Casual benefits

Competitive
weekly pay

Training and
development

Flexible work
schedules

Work at some of the world’s coolest venues
Permanent benefits

33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)

Favourable pension
contributions

Employee discounts
and perks

Training and
development
Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance
program
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For all team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members
Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay
For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules
For all team members

Training and
development
For all team members
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Paid parental bonding leave
For eligible team members
Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay
For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules
For all team members

Training and
development
For all team members
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members
Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay
For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules
For all team members

Training and
development
For all team members
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Referral
bonuses
For eligible team members
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Delaware North se enorgullece DE ofrecer un programa para culinarios emergentes que buscan desarrollar sus habilidades y progresar en sus carreras. Creado en asociación con el Culinary Institute of America, CHEFS (Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success) ofrece tutoría, capacitación y cursos prácticos de chef ejecutivo que dan como resultado la certificación ProChef I y un camino claro hacia el éxito profesional.
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La vida es una aventura, y eso es especialmente cierto al trabajar en nuestra división de Parks & Resorts. Ya sea rodeado por las impresionantes vistas de las cataratas del Niágara o la serena belleza de Shenandoah, los días de los miembros de nuestro equipo están llenos de asombro y emoción. Mira los videos para echar un vistazo a cómo es trabajar en estos increíbles lugares. Desde momentos inolvidables hasta paisajes impresionantes, es más que un trabajo.
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Life here
Serving fans at the AFL Grand Final. Offering a warm welcome at Auckland Airport. Sharing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef at Lizard Island. Delaware North team members in Australia and New Zealand help create unforgettable moments every day. Be part of a team dedicated to making each guest experience truly exceptional across world-class airports, stadiums, resorts, and casinos.



























































