Commis Chef
Skyline Enterprises
Preparing quality food · Maintaining food safety · Delivering guest experiences
Relevant kitchen experience or an equivalent qualification; right to legally work in New Zealand
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293 open roles, 94 posted this week, most paying $59k to $75k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Skyline Enterprises
Preparing quality food · Maintaining food safety · Delivering guest experiences
Relevant kitchen experience or an equivalent qualification; right to legally work in New Zealand
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing food · Plating meals · Sanitising kitchenware
Langham Hospitality Group
Supervising banquet operations · Coordinating event delivery · Training team members
3+ yrsAt least three years of Food & Beverage experience, including supervisory experience; large hotel, convention, conference or high-volume events experience; experience supervising Banquets events of 600+ guests; experience coordinating large Food & Beverage teams
Savor Group
Creating guest experiences · Preparing and serving beverages · Managing stock
Savor Group
Serving food and beverages · Taking food orders · Recommending food and wine
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing food and drinks · Providing barista services · Assisting with catering events
Previous hospitality or café experience; superb barista skills
EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel
Managing venue operations · Leading restaurant teams · Driving revenue growth
Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Venue Manager or Food & Beverage leader; knowledge of restaurant and bar operations and service standards; experience managing budgets, labour costs and profitability; ability to lead and develop teams
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing resident meals · Cooking café orders · Creating café specials
Professional cookery qualification; experience working as a Cook or Chef; sound understanding of Food Safety Plans
Savor Group
Operating kitchen section · Executing food offerings · Managing stock
2+ yrs2 years’ experience in a comparable role; familiarity with Italian cuisine; flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Savor Group
Delivering dining experiences · Taking food orders · Serving guests
2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience as a waiter or bartender in a comparable venue; able to work nights, weekends and public holidays
Cordis, Auckland · 5001+ employees
An award-winning luxury hotel in Auckland's arts and culture district, part of Langham Hospitality Group.
Supervising in-room dining · Leading pre-service briefings · Coordinating with kitchen
Previous in-room dining or hotel F&B experience, supervisory experience, POS and cash handling skills, food safety and HACCP knowledge, flexible rotating roster over 7 days including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, and work rights in New Zealand.
Buddle Findlay · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand law firm providing legal and commercial advice to clients.
Preparing food · Maintaining kitchens · Supporting reception
Previous kitchen experience desired but not essential; strong attention to detail, food safety and hygiene standards, communication, organizational skills, and basic administrative proficiency.
QT Wellington · 5001+ employees
A premium lifestyle hotel brand offering unique guest experiences and culinary excellence.
Leading daily operations · Managing team · Driving revenue
Proven experience in restaurant or venue management, strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, budget and cost management, team leadership, and LCQ and General Manager's Certificate preferred.
TRN
Working on kitchen lines · Preparing and cooking meals · Maintaining food safety standards
Previous commercial-kitchen experience as a chef or cook; right to work in New Zealand
TRN
Preparing espresso coffees · Operating coffee machines · Providing customer service
Previous barista experience; current New Zealand working rights
Church Road · 1001-5000 employees
A global wine business bringing together an outstanding portfolio of wine brands enjoyed by consumers around the world.
Hosting tastings · Sharing wine knowledge · Representing winery
Strong wine knowledge, proven customer service experience, ability to host multiple groups, warm communication, weekend availability, and availability for Christmas/New Year shifts.
Lion Pty Ltd · 1001-5000 employees
A beverage company brewing, distilling, and innovating drinks across Australia and New Zealand for over 180 years.
Managing team · Overseeing operations · Ensuring customer experience
Cocktail, wine, and spirits knowledge; GM certificate; hospitality operations knowledge; experience supervising and motivating a large team; flexible availability including days, evenings, and weekends.
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Leading chef teams · Developing menus · Overseeing food production
3+ yrsLevel 3 and Level 4 cookery qualifications; three to five years' experience in a comparable role; at least five years in a senior commercial kitchen position; full New Zealand driver's licence
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Leading hospitality operations · Coaching hospitality teams · Managing budgets and costs
5+ yrsAt least five years’ experience leading teams in hospitality or a related service environment; experience improving operational systems and contributing to menu, pricing or operational decisions; understanding of food safety, health and safety, and licensed-premises requirements
Atomic Coffee Roasters
Preparing specialty coffee · Serving café customers · Creating welcoming experiences
Prior barista experience
THE SEBEL
Conducting overnight audits · Processing financial transactions · Assisting hotel guests
Previous experience in Front Office, Night Audit, Reception or a similar hotel role; experience with hotel PMS systems; understanding of cash handling, financial transactions and basic reconciliation
Compass Group New Zealand
Preparing quality meals · Cooking buffet meals · Supervising kitchen team
3+ yrs3 years' experience in a high-volume commercial or industrial kitchen; Full Unrestricted New Zealand Driver Licence; able to obtain Defence security clearance; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa; pass pre-employment checks
Accor · 5001+ employees
A hospitality company operating Peppers Bluewater Resort, offering accommodation and dining experiences.
Taking guest orders · Delivering meals · Maintaining service areas
Food and beverage product knowledge; ability to recognise VIP and regular guests; accurate order-taking, docket writing, billing and cash/charge reconciliations; hygiene and safe food-service standards; knowledge of fire and evacuation procedures.
There are 293 roles open for hospitality jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 94 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 182 full time and 84 part time.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $59k to $75k a year.
Most are in Auckland (91), Otago (54) and Canterbury (42).
3 ads say the employer will support a visa.
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There are 293 roles open for hospitality jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 94 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most hospitality jobs in New Zealand pay $59k to $75k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (91), Otago (54) and Canterbury (42). Open a region to see its hospitality jobs.
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