Hospitality jobs in Otago.

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 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.

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.

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.

Welcoming guests · Serving drinks · Sharing stories

Positive attitude, energy, great communication, calm under pressure, passion for hospitality, availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays. Previous hospitality experience preferred but not essential.

Leading kitchen team · Managing kitchen operations · Developing menus

2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' experience as Sous Chef or previous Head Chef experience; strong pub, casual dining or high-volume kitchen experience; confident leading a team and running busy service; hands-on chef.

Managing restaurant operations · Leading and mentoring team · Maintaining service standards

Background in customer-facing roles, previous food and beverage experience, strong beverage knowledge, ability to train a team, supervisory experience, hospitality management systems knowledge, valid working visa, flexible for weekends.

Preparing dishes · Supervising kitchen team · Maintaining cleanliness

3+ yrsHigh school graduate with 3+ years in a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant; 1+ year as Demi Chef de Partie in an international brand hotel; proficiency in Western or Chinese cuisine; knowledge of food processing and storage standards.

Welcoming guests · Serving food and drinks · Preparing restaurant

Valid right to work in NZ; flexibility for varied rosters including early mornings, late finishes, weekends and public holidays; exceptional grooming and communication skills; passion for cocktails; experience advantageous but full training provided.

Preparing food and drinks · Providing barista services · Assisting with catering

Previous hospitality or cafe experience, superb barista skills, warm personality, excellent customer service and communication, ability to multitask and work independently or in a team.

Leading kitchen team · Preparing food · Managing stock

2+ yrsAt least two years of relevant work experience as Chef de Partie or higher, or a relevant diploma plus one year experience; shift work including early/late shifts, weekends and public holidays; physical ability to stand/walk and lift up to 20kg.

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 · Working in fast-paced environment

Positive mindset, genuine love for people, attention to detail, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a sunny disposition.

Washing dishes · Preparing food · Cleaning kitchen

No experience required; on-the-job training provided. Must be reliable, a team player, and able to follow instructions. Must have right to work in New Zealand.

Preparing food · Maintaining standards · Collaborating with team

Some previous experience in a professional kitchen, good foundation of kitchen skills, positive attitude, reliability, communication, and ability to work in fast-paced service environment.

Cleaning kitchen · Washing dishes · Preparing food

Basic kitchen knowledge, ability to work evenings and weekends, reliable transport, valid working holiday visa or New Zealand work rights, self-motivated team player.

Preparing coffee · Serving guests · Supporting bar service

Barista experience and confidence on an espresso machine; FOH experience in a busy cafe or restaurant; friendly, proactive, reliable, and flexible; alignment with company values.

Serving guests · Taking orders · Serving beverages

0.5+ yrsRequires 6–12 months of hospitality or customer service and sales experience, passion for food and hospitality, strong communication and teamwork skills, and commitment to service standards.

Preparing cocktails · Serving guests · Stocking bar

Requires solid cocktail and bartending experience, guest engagement skills, confidence in a fast-paced bar, interest in premium spirits, and reliable teamwork. Agave knowledge is a bonus.

Supervising operations · Mentoring staff · Overseeing events

Supervise daily food and beverage operations, motivate and mentor staff, oversee kitchens, minibars, bars, events, food waste, local sourcing, and guest service.

Supervising operations · Mentoring staff · Managing events

Supervise daily food and beverage operations, mentor team members, support events, maintain service standards, reduce food waste, and contribute to guest satisfaction.

Leading teams · Delegating tasks · Motivating sales

Requires strong leadership, shift coordination, guest service, sales motivation, positive relationship-building, and extensive availability for evenings and weekends.

Serving guests · Taking orders · Recommending beverages

1+ yrAt least one year of experience in a similar premium, fast-paced restaurant; strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge; excellent communication skills; and evening and weekend availability.

Serving guests · Managing orders · Recommending beverages

1+ yrAt least one year of experience in a similar premium, fast-paced restaurant; strong food and beverage knowledge, communication skills, teamwork, and evening and weekend availability.