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Hospitality jobs in Waikato.

14 open roles, 5 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Hospitality2 days ago

    Kitchen Assistant

    Arvida · 1001-5000 employees

    A developer and operator of retirement communities providing independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders.

    Cambridge, Waikato
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Preparing meals · Serving residents · Maintaining kitchen cleanliness

    Experience in a commercial kitchen or similar environment, high hygiene standards, commitment to health and safety, ability to work with colleagues, and a cover letter with CV.

  • Hospitality2 days ago

    Café Assistant

    Discover Waitomo · 1001-5000 employees

    An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.

    Waitomo Caves, Waikato
    OnsitePart timeContractNo experience needed

    Providing customer service · Preparing food and beverages · Maintaining café cleanliness

    Excellent communication, numeracy, literacy, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, high personal presentation and hygiene, availability for 7-day rotating roster; hospitality qualification beneficial but not essential.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Banquet Manager

    Hilton · 5001+ employees

    A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.

    Taupo, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Planning banquet events · Leading banquet staff · Coordinating client needs

    2+ yrsHigh school graduate; strong written and verbal communication skills; at least 2 years' leadership experience in a hospitality environment; event planning and budget control expertise; knowledge of safety protocols and hospitality standards

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Groups, Meetings & Events Coordinator

    Hilton · 5001+ employees

    A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.

    Taupo, Waikato
    Full time

    Coordinating events · Managing reservations · Supporting sales proposals

    1+ yrDiploma or degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field; proficiency in Microsoft Office

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Kitchen Hand

    Waitomo Homestead · 1001-5000 employees

    An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.

    Waitomo Caves, Waikato
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Cleaning food areas · Preparing food · Restocking supplies

    Positive attitude, reliability, good time management, attention to detail, teamwork, interest in food preparation and hygiene, availability for seven-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

  • Hospitality15 days ago

    Head Chef

    Discover Waitomo · 1001-5000 employees

    An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.

    Waitomo, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading kitchen operations · Developing menu offerings · Managing food safety

    5+ yrsNZQA Level 4 Cookery or 5+ years professional kitchen experience; previous kitchen team leadership; food safety, menu planning, stock and cost control knowledge; availability for rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

  • Hospitality15 days ago

    Food & Beverage Supervisor

    Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.

    Waitomo, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading front of house team · Delivering customer service · Managing daily operations

    Proven experience in a busy hospitality environment; strong customer service, communication, food handling, barista, numeracy, literacy, and PC skills; availability for 7-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

  • Hospitality17 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Preparing espresso coffees · Operating coffee machines · Providing customer service

    Previous barista experience; confident operating commercial coffee machines; good knowledge of espresso preparation and milk texturing; current New Zealand working rights

  • Hospitality23 days ago

    Front of House Team Member

    Star Group · 1001-5000 employees

    One of New Zealand's largest hospitality groups with venues across the North Island.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Serving customers · Taking orders · Delivering food and drinks

  • Hospitality23 days ago

    Head Chef

    Star Group · 1001-5000 employees

    One of New Zealand's largest hospitality groups with venues across the North Island.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    InternshipManages people

    Running kitchen operations · Training kitchen staff · Creating menu ideas

    2+ yrsAt least two years’ experience in a similar kitchen role; experience coaching and training staff; experience ensuring food quality and safety in a busy restaurant setting

  • Hospitality23 days ago

    Cafe Assistant - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Temporary

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

    Previous hospitality or café experience; superb barista skills

  • Hospitality24 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Maintaining kitchen cleanliness · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

  • Hospitality25 days ago

    Kitchen Assistant - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Temporary

    Preparing food · Plating meals · Sanitising kitchenware

  • Hospitality26 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Preparing nutritious food · Presenting prepared food · Supporting kitchen colleagues

    Have or be willing to gain New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3); proven food preparation experience; New Zealand work rights

About hospitality jobs in Waikato

There are 14 roles open for hospitality jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 5 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 6 full time and 5 part time.

That's 14 of the 293 hospitality jobs across New Zealand.

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There are 14 roles open for hospitality jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 5 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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