Business Leader
Are you a natural leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for building high-performing teams and exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where people leadership, operational excellence, and commercial outcomes go hand in hand? If so, this role could be for you.
Welcome to Star Group – a hospitality powerhouse and home to some of Aotearoa’s most iconic bars, pubs, and venues. We believe in the power of connection: with our people, our teams, and our guests.
As we continue to grow nationally, we’re on the hunt to fill 3 Business Leader vacancies in our Wellington network, ones who feel they are ready to make their mark on the Wellington hospitality scene. You have a minimum of two years’ experience in a senior management position, and as a result, you’re no stranger to working a in a busy hospitality environment with flexible hours across a 7 day roster including late nights, weekends, and where providing exceptional, consistent service for our customers is just what you do. Your day-to-day tasks will see you leading from the front, setting the tone for service and culture while ensuring the venue operates smoothly and profitably. You’ll manage overseeing rosters, payroll, and on-shift initiatives to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Working closely with your Head Chef, you’ll ensure menu compliance, costings, and strong product knowledge across the team. You’ll actively manage Health & Safety by reinforcing safe work behaviours, ensuring all hazards and incidents are reported correctly, and meeting compliance obligations including host responsibility and licensing. With a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $110,000 with a minimum of 45 hours of work each week, this is an amazing opportunity to grow your skills and build experience with our amazing brand.
To excel in this role, you should have at least two years of experience in a senior management position, delegating tasks, coaching and training BOH & FOH staff to meet common goals, and ensuring high standards of food quality, service and safety in a busy restaurant setting.
Opportunities like this don’t pour often (unlike our taps), so don’t miss your chance to shape the future of Star Group.
Applications close 26 June 2026
- Types of roles
- Leadership
- Role
- Business Leader
- Locations
- Star Group | Wellington
- Employment Type
- Full-time
Star Group | Wellington
Tell Me The Perks!
Financial
Because Mahi Makes Us Better, we offer groupwide incentives and generous discounts across 40+ unique establishments for permanent staff, rewarding the dedication and hard work that drives our success. And because we care about the well-being of our team, we offer comprehensive parental leave benefits, including top-ups and paid leave for senior staff, so you can focus on what matters most!
Social
We know that Having Fun is key to building strong connections, so we celebrate our people through monthly rewards by recognising those who bring joy and teamwork to every shift. We also know that work is more fun with friends, so we encourage you to bring your mates along for the ride and you’ll receive a generous "Refer a Friend" finder’s fee!
Celebrate & Develop
At Star, we’re all about Being Curious and encouraging growth. Our "Star of the Month" and Rockstar awards highlight your achievements, offering recognition and development opportunities that keep you inspired. Plus, with opportunities to grow and move across our network, your career can reach new heights wherever your journey takes you.
Mental
Loving Our People means looking out for one another, which is why we provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting your mental well-being so you can be at your best, both at work and at home.
We're more than just a workplace—we’re a community that supports, celebrates, and grows together. Join us, and let’s make every moment memorable.
