Manager:
Patrick has worked at Hobson & Wings since 2003 firstly as assistant manager and currently as manager. Patrick is the primary person for finalising arrangements for larger wings conferences, functions, and weddings. Patrick also looks after larger group accommodation bookings. Of course, initial enquiries can also be directed to Patrick’s assistant and any of our reception staff. Patrick has completed arrangements for and implemented many conferences, functions, weddings, and group bookings. He also has various administrative duties as well as looking after our other staff. Patrick holds a manager’s certificate under the Sale of Liquor Act.

Assistant to Manager:
Germancy has worked at Hobson & Wings since 2000 in a number of roles and currently as assistant to the manager. Germancy works full time at the Hobson reception desk. She can deal with all enquiries for wings conferences, functions, and weddings, as well as for accommodation bookings.

Part Time Reception:
Olivia and Elma work as part time receptionists. They can also help with enquiries for Wings Conferences, functions and weddings as well as accommodation bookings.

Wings Hostess:
Niru has worked at Hobson & Wings since 2001. Niru is the hostess for conferences, functions, weddings, and events at Wings. Niru caters for conference breakfasts, morning/afternoon teas, and lunches, any day of the week including week ends. Niru looks after the wings front (waiting & cleaning) staff.

Owners:
Dallas Murton has been a co-owner since Hobson & Wings first opened. He is the supervising co-owner. Dallas is not involved with daily operations but attends Hobson & Wings most days. He looks after owners’ interests and assists with decisions that may require owners’ approval. He assists with supplier/creditor accounts and the determination & implementation of systems, the drafting of precedent-documentation, and the purchasing of capital items. Dallas has drafted our information packs.
Dallas’ personal direct fax number is (09) 416-5051.
His personal e mail is: dallas@hobson.co.nz.

Graeme Murton has been a co-owner since Hobson & Wings first opened. Graeme is a builder by occupation. His construction company built Hobson Motor Inn and Wings and has carried out the renovations and upgrades. Graeme is therefore often on site and also plays a major supervising role in the business operations.

There are also two other principal co-owners, Graeme and Martin, who although not involved in daily operations play major ownership roles.

Culture:
Our culture aims to foster a continual rising of standards and elimination of errors. Our staff are encouraged to listen to guest requirements and to make recommendations only after first ascertaining the guest’s wishes. Our culture aims to encourage mutual respect. Gender and ethic background are not a barrier.