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Hospitality jobs in New Zealand.

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.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Sous Chef - Christchurch

    Ausvenueco · 5001+ employees

    A venue company providing hospitality services and career development opportunities.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $30.00-$40.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing kitchen team · Preparing meals · Controlling stock

    2+ yrsMinimum 2-3 years relevant experience as Sous Chef; strong grill section experience; leadership and team mentoring skills; stock control and ordering; computer proficiency with MS Office, restaurant management software, POS; compliance focus.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Assistant Manager

    Wai Hospitality Group · 1-10 employees

    A hospitality group operating three established restaurants in Queenstown, New Zealand, focused on exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and positive team culture.

    Queenstown, Otago
    $33.00-$36.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing shift operations · Training staff · Handling guest complaints

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years' hospitality experience with leadership time; current Manager's Certificate; experience with hospitality POS and rostering systems; understanding of health and safety, food safety, and host responsibility; right to work in New Zealand.

    Visa sponsorshipRelocation support
  • Hospitality4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading venue operations · Recruiting and mentoring teams · Managing budgets and revenue

    Proven leadership experience in hospitality, catering, premium food service, clubs, restaurants, venues, or event-driven environments; New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa

  • Hospitality3 days ago

    Demi Chef - QT Queenstown

    QT Hotels & Resorts · 5001+ employees

    A premium lifestyle hotel brand offering unique guest experiences and culinary excellence.

    Queenstown, Otago
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Preparing dishes · Supporting senior chefs · Maintaining kitchen standards

    1+ yr1-2 years commercial kitchen experience; right to work in New Zealand; food preparation and cooking knowledge; ability to work in fast-paced team environment.

    Parental leave
  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Butcher

    New World · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Preparing meat products · Serving customers · Maintaining food safety

    Good understanding of butchery industry, passion for meat retailing, excellent customer service, food and health safety processes, communication and presentation skills, teamwork, and availability Sunday to Thursday.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Bakery Assistant

    New World · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Lincoln, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Preparing bakery products · Packaging and merchandising · Maintaining displays

    Positive attitude, reliability, attention to detail, physical fitness for standing, commitment to food safety and hygiene; previous bakery or supermarket experience preferred.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Chef de Partie

    Amisfield · 11-50 employees

    A restaurant at Jack's Point Golf Course offering high-quality dining in a scenic New Zealand location.

    Jack's Point, Otago
    $28.00-$32.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing dishes · Managing kitchen section · Maintaining food hygiene

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years' experience in a professional kitchen; strong food hygiene knowledge; ability to run a section; relevant chef qualification preferred; flexibility for rotating roster including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Ice Bar Host | Minus 5° & Queenstown Ice Bar

    Future Hospitality Group · 51-200 employees

    A hospitality group that makes people feel welcome across its venues.

    Queenstown, Otago
    $25.00-$26.50 an hourOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Welcoming guests · Serving drinks · Creating experiences

    Positive attitude, energy, great communication, calm under pressure, passion for hospitality, availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Junior Sous Chef - Queenstown New Zealand

    Rosewood Matakauri · 5001+ employees

    A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

    Queenstown, Otago
    $78k-$82k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing kitchen sections · Training junior chefs · Managing stock control

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years' relevant experience in high-end restaurants or luxury hotels; exceptional cooking techniques; strong H&S and hygiene knowledge; good time management and communication; ability to multitask and drive the team.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Chef (Sous Chef)

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing seasonal meals · Catering dietary needs · Covering senior chef

    New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Kitchen Assistant

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Wellington
    Part time

    Preparing food · Plating meals · Cleaning kitchen areas

    Generous leave
  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Cook - Woburn Home - Lower Hutt

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Internship

    Preparing daily meals · Serving meals · Checking food temperatures

    2+ yrsExperience in food preparation; knowledge of food quality, hygiene standards and cross contamination; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Junior Sous Chef

    Rosewood Matakauri · 5001+ employees

    A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Preparing kitchen sections · Training junior chefs · Managing stock control

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ relevant experience in high-end restaurants and/or luxury hotels

  • Hospitality4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing high-quality food · Supporting kitchen teams · Working across venues

    Proven Chef experience in busy hospitality, catering, or commercial kitchen environments; own Chef uniform and knife kit; open and unrestricted working rights in New Zealand

  • Hospitality3 days ago

    Demi Chef (Breakfast) - QT Queenstown

    QT Hotels & Resorts · 5001+ employees

    A premium lifestyle hotel brand offering unique guest experiences and culinary excellence.

    Queenstown, Otago
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Preparing dishes · Supporting senior chefs · Maintaining kitchen standards

    1+ yr1-2 years commercial kitchen experience as a chef; knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques; right to work in New Zealand; ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.

    Parental leave
  • Hospitality3 days ago

    Shift Manager

    McDonald's New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A modern and progressive burger company serving over 1 million customers every week in New Zealand.

    Warkworth, Auckland
    $27.00-$100.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Supervising employees · Managing operations · Ensuring food safety

    Full working rights in New Zealand required; management experience in hospitality/retail preferred but not required; completion of McDonald's management training program preferred; first aid and fire training certificate preferred.

  • 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

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    WORK WITH US FOR SUMMER

    Future Hospitality Group · 51-200 employees

    A hospitality group that makes people feel welcome across its venues.

    Queenstown, Otago
    OnsitePart timeFull timeSeasonalNo experience needed

    Providing guest service · Working in teams · Supporting operations

    Hospitality experience preferred but not required; must be available through at least March, including Christmas and New Year, and able to work evenings and weekends.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Baker

    Woolworths Group

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full timeManages people

    Baking cakes and breads · Championing food safety · Training bakery apprentices

    Previous experience and demonstrated knowledge in baking

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Centre Cook - Warkworth

    Kindercare Learning Centres · 201-1000 employees

    An early childhood education provider offering nurturing care and learning for young children.

    Warkworth, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Preparing meals · Cooking vegetarian meals · Ordering supplies

    Experienced cook with food preparation and food safety skills; ability to cater to dietary and allergy requirements; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa; police vetting required.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Bartender

    Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeTemporaryEntry level

    Serving drinks · Engaging customers · Maintaining service standards

    1+ yrAt least one year's experience in a busy venue, positive attitude, passion for hospitality, strong team and service skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Hospitality4 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.

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeTemporaryNo experience needed

    Taking orders · Delivering food and drinks · Clearing tables

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

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Head Chef

    Star Group · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading kitchen team · Developing menus · Managing operations

    2+ yrsAt least two years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen; proven leadership and training; strong food costing, ordering, stock management, food safety and hygiene knowledge; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Food & Beverage Team Leader

    Skyline Enterprises

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Supervising food and beverage team · Ensuring excellent customer service · Improving guest satisfaction

    1+ yr1+ years supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, bar or events centre; current LCQ and Managers Licence; right to legally work in New Zealand

  • Hospitality5 days ago
    Burnham, Canterbury
    Part timeSenior

    Preparing bar service · Serving beverages · Providing customer service

    Current Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate; previous bar, hospitality or customer service experience; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

  • Hospitality5 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Ensuring guest satisfaction · Supervising teams · Upholding service standards

    1+ yr1+ years supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, bar or events centre; current LCQ and Manager's License; current First Aid certification; current Driver's License; right to legally work in New Zealand

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Restaurant Manager

    Taco Bell · 5001+ employees

    A leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand part of Yum! Brands, focused on customer satisfaction and innovation.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing restaurant operations · Training employees · Driving sales and profits

    2+ yrs2-4 years operational management experience in QSR or retail with P&L responsibility; basic business math and accounting; strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; basic PC literacy; ability to lead and coach team.

  • Hospitality5 days ago
    Walter Peak, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Leading food and beverage attendants · Delivering guest service · Ensuring food safety standards

    1+ yrAt least 1 year in a Team Leader, Duty Manager or similar supervisory role; hospitality or food and beverage experience; barista and bar experience; legal right to work in New Zealand; currently based in Queenstown

  • Hospitality5 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Welcoming guests onboard · Serving food and beverages · Assisting with boarding

    1+ yrAt least one year of food and beverage experience, including bar and barista skills

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Duty Manager - Rydges Latimer Christchurch

    EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $69.0k a yearFull timeManages people

    Overseeing hotel operations · Leading front office · Resolving guest requests

    Current Manager’s Certificate; successful criminal record check

About hospitality jobs in New Zealand

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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How many hospitality jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

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.

How much do hospitality jobs in New Zealand pay?

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.

Where are most hospitality jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (91), Otago (54) and Canterbury (42). Open a region to see its hospitality jobs.

How do I write a CV for hospitality jobs?

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