Duty Manager

8 Oct 2025

Dunedin, OTA, NZ

Emerson’s is seeking an experienced Duty Manager to join our hospitality team on a permanent, full-time basis. The minimum working hours are 30 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is between $28 and $ 32 per hour. 

About Emerson's and this role:

Established in 1992 in a small kitchen, Emerson’s has been an innovator & trailblazer in the Craft beer industry for the past three decades! We are proud of our products with a reputation for excellence, artistic craftsmanship and premium quality. Emerson’s is a unique place where you will get the support, love and care of a family-owned brewery whilst retaining the job security and career prospects that come from being a part of New Zealand’s largest beverage company – Lion.

Reporting to the Assistant Venue Manager, this unique & hands-on role will see you manage the team on shift, ensuring efficient FOH set-up and close-down. You will ensure that operating procedures are followed daily while driving a safe working environment. You will lead shifts and ensure our customers receive an experience that is our brand's essence.

About You:

  • Knowledge of all hospitality operations 
  • Must have a Licence Controller Qualifications ( LCQ)
  • Previous experience in running brewery tours and guided tasting is highly regarded
  • Experience in successfully supervising, motivating and developing a large team
  • The ability to deliver a consistent product and experience within a high-volume environment.
  • Flexible availability to work various shifts, including days, evenings and weekends

This role will be based in our Emerson’s Brewery, the address is 70 Anzac Avenue, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

You will be joining and be supported by a large team of passionate and experienced hospitality professionals, and together you will continue providing an unforgettable experience for our customers and yourselves!