Hospitality jobs in New Zealand.

Preparing meals · Maintaining kitchen standards · Collaborating with team

Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in healthcare or residential care; strong food safety knowledge; safe food handling certification preferred; flexibility for rostered shifts including weekends and holidays.

Maintaining cleanliness · Conducting quality checks · Preparing food

Previous kitchen hand experience preferred; food safety certificate; flexibility for 7-day rotating roster; passion for fast-paced environment.

Cooking to order · Baking and prepping · Ordering supplies

2+ yrs2+ years commercial kitchen or cafe experience; exceptional cooking and baking skills; food hygiene practices; strong communication and organizational skills; empathy for older adults; flexibility and reliability.

Preparing food · Washing dishes · Cleaning kitchen

Preferably 1 year experience in similar role, but full training provided; must follow recipes, work independently and in a team, adhere to hygiene and food safety, have reliable transport, and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Preparing food · Cleaning kitchen · Following safety standards

Preferably 1 year experience in similar role, but full training provided; must follow recipes, work in team, have attention to detail, time management, communication skills, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Supervising daily operations · Coordinating team members · Managing stock and cash

Proven experience in a food and beverage leadership or supervisory role in a quality hospitality environment; strong operational knowledge of reservations, cashiering, stock control, cost control, payroll, and revenue reporting; excellent communication and leadership skills.

Managing food production · Supervising kitchen staff · Controlling food costs

3+ yrsRelevant trade qualification (e.g., Certificate in Cookery Level 4) or 3+ years as Sous Chef/senior chef; proven kitchen management across multiple outlets; food safety certificate; WHS knowledge; flexible rotating roster including evenings, weekends, public holidays.

Managing food production · Supervising kitchen staff · Controlling food costs

3+ yrsRelevant trade qualification (e.g., Certificate in Cookery Level 4) or 3+ years as Sous Chef/senior chef; experience managing kitchen operations across multiple outlets; food safety certificate; WHS knowledge; flexible rotating roster including evenings, weekends, public holidays.

Supervising staff · Managing operations · Ensuring quality

2+ yrs2+ years supervisory experience in hospitality; outstanding customer service and leadership; POS and cashiering; staff rostering; NZ food safety and Food Control Plan awareness; LCQ and Managers Certificate desirable; degree in hospitality management desirable.

Preparing food · Packaging meals · Maintaining hygiene

Some experience in food preparation or hospitality; knowledge of food hygiene; ability to work unsupervised; flexible and reliable; may include weekend work.

Preparing smoothies · Serving customers · Maintaining store

Eligibility to work in New Zealand; availability Thursday through Sunday; positive attitude, strong communication, customer service passion, and work ethic.

Preparing food · Managing kitchen section · Mentoring junior staff

2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' commercial kitchen experience, preferably in a hotel; experience managing a kitchen section; strong food safety and hygiene knowledge; ability to work rotating shifts including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late nights across 7 days.

Providing customer service · Preparing food and beverages · Operating point-of-sale systems

Friendly attitude, communication and customer service skills, reliability, attention to detail, hygiene standards, and availability for 7-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Cleaning food areas · Preparing food · Restocking supplies

Numerate and literate (NCEA Level 1&2 or proven work experience); positive attitude; reliability; time management; attention to detail; ability to work independently and in a team; availability for seven-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Serving customers · Preparing food and beverages · Operating point-of-sale systems

Friendly, positive attitude; strong communication and customer service skills; reliability; attention to detail; ability to work independently and in a team; availability for 7-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Supervising staff · Managing guest experience · Controlling inventory

High school diploma or equivalent; proven experience in a similar role; excellent communication, grooming, and interpersonal skills; fluent English; friendly, professional, guest-focused; able to work flexible shifts.

Managing kitchen operations · Managing budgets · Leading kitchen team

3+ yrsCurrent NZ Food Safety Certificate; 3+ years as Head Cook, Chef, or Kitchen Manager in aged care or similar; computer literacy in Excel and Outlook; budget management; leadership and communication skills.

Washing dishes · Cleaning work areas · Assisting chefs

Reliable, hardworking, and keen to start a hospitality career; no prior experience required.

Baking products · Maintaining quality · Serving customers

Passion for baking, ability to work fast and efficiently, dedication to customer service, work well under pressure, early morning starts, high workmanship, teamwork, communication, health and safety compliance, NZ citizenship or permanent residency.

Serving guests · Cleaning rooms · Assisting front office

Previous customer-facing hospitality experience preferred; valid RSA or equivalent qualification; flexible rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and public holidays; strong work ethic and teamwork.

Cleaning kitchen equipment · Removing rubbish · Preparing food

Practical kitchen or cleaning experience preferred; positive attitude; teamwork; flexible availability for mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Serving guests · Enhancing dining experiences · Maintaining service standards

Passionate, positive, and customer-focused individual with strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Serving guests · Creating experiences · Supporting team

Positive mindset, genuine care for guests, attention to detail, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for hospitality.

Planning menus · Preparing food · Ordering supplies

1+ yrQualified Cook/Chef with NZQA-recognised culinary qualification (or equivalent) and at least 1 year cooking experience; hands-on attitude; reliable transport; legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

Serving customers · Preparing food · Working as team

Full-time availability (40 hours/week) across weekdays, evenings, and weekends; positive attitude and willingness to learn; no prior hospitality experience required.

Preparing juices · Serving customers · Collaborating with team

Positive attitude, teamwork, flexible availability including weekends, ability to work 10-15 hours per week from Thursday to Sunday.

Serving customers · Preparing food · Cleaning restaurant

NCEA Level 1 or working towards it; previous customer service experience favoured but not essential; ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and follow procedures.

Taking orders · Serving guests · Recommending menu items

Previous experience in waitstaff or bartender roles, high-quality customer service, professional presentation, communication skills, reliability, and flexibility to work rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Brewing coffee · Serving customers · Preparing food

Experience in a barista role and hospitality, great customer service ethos, initiative, commitment to sustainability, availability for weekend shifts, and knowledge of cabinet food preparation preferred.

Taking orders · Delivering food and drinks · Clearing tables

Customer service experience preferred but not necessary; must be energetic, a people person, able to multi-task and work under pressure.