Hospitality jobs in New Zealand.

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.

Preparing seasonal meals · Catering dietary needs · Assisting with functions

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

Leading a kitchen team · Preparing specialty food · Adhering to food hygiene

Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen; London City & Guilds or NZQA 75/1, 75/2, 75/3, or New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

Welcoming guests · Serving food and beverages · Preparing dining outlets

Fluent in English; basic knowledge of food and beverage service procedures; flexibility to work shifts, weekends, evenings and public holidays; ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the role

Leading kitchen operations · Designing menus · Coaching culinary teams

4+ yrsLevel 4 Cookery Certificate or equivalent; NZQA Food Handling Certificates (Units 167 & 168); minimum 4 years' experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership role; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa; able to pass pre-employment checks

Preparing and serving food · Cooking staff meals · Maintaining food safety

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

Leading team · Managing operations · Driving performance

Experienced Venue Manager with strong leadership, commercial acumen, hospitality passion, and ability to lead a high-performing team in a busy sports bar environment.

Preparing meals · Planning menus · Managing kitchen supplies

Experience preparing meals for groups, food safety and hygiene practices, Safe Food Handling Certificate, First Aid Certificate, full New Zealand driver's license, and valid work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship.

Assisting meal service · Cleaning food preparation equipment · Maintaining a hygienic work environment

Current visa with open work rights (for visa-holders)

Assisting with food and beverage tasks · Providing exceptional service · Observing safety procedures

Previous experience in a similar role; legal right to work in New Zealand; availability for a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

Delivering customer service · Providing cafe service · Maintaining safety standards

1+ yr1 year's barista experience; right to legally work in New Zealand; availability for rostered shifts, weekends and school/public holidays

Preparing cabinet food · Cooking brunch meals · Leading kitchen staff

1+ yrConfidence and experience working unsupervised; ability to work a 7-day roster including weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required

Supporting kitchen operations · Preparing breakfast and banquets · Working across venues

Relevant experience in a similar role or ambition to advance in a culinary career; current legal working rights in New Zealand

Taking ownership of daily responsibilities · Supporting kitchen operations · Working across two venues

Current legal working rights in New Zealand; relevant experience in a similar role or ambition to take the next step in a culinary career

Greeting customers · Grilling chicken · Supporting communities

Right to work in Australia/New Zealand; 16+ years old

Leading hotel operations · Coaching department leaders · Managing guest service recovery

Preparing and cooking meals · Adapting meals and menus · Maintaining food safety standards

NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent; NZQA Food Handling Certificate including Units 167 and 168; previous cooking experience in an aged-care, healthcare or similar environment; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Greeting guests · Managing reservations · Coordinating order delivery

Fluent in English; able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and Public Holidays

Preparing nutritious food · Covering staff breaks · Baking for cafe

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

Preparing nutritious food · Presenting food · Supporting colleagues

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) or willingness to gain it; proven food-preparation experience; New Zealand work rights

Preparing nutritious food · Presenting prepared food · Supporting kitchen colleagues

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

Preparing quality food · Developing food menus · Maintaining food safety

Strong knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations

Managing shifts · Training staff · Ensuring guest satisfaction

Operations experience preferably in RBL, previous supervisory shift-leading experience in retail or hospitality, computer skills, time management, negotiation, coaching, and customer service knowledge.

Greeting customers · Preparing food · Supporting team

Must be 16+ and have the right to work in Australia/New Zealand; no experience needed; may require liquor accreditation or First Aid if 18+ depending on local laws.

Greeting customers · Grilling chicken · Supporting communities

Right to work in Australia/New Zealand; 16+

Leading kitchen operations · Overseeing food preparation · Supervising kitchen staff

Prior experience as a Sous Chef, Restaurant Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen; Level 4 or equivalent cookery certificate; New Zealand work rights

Serving food and beverages · Welcoming hotel guests · Handling guest concerns

Existing work rights in New Zealand; previous experience in food and beverage, hospitality, restaurants, cafés, bars, banquets or another customer-facing role; strong spoken and written English; availability for rotating rosters

Overseeing hotel operations · Leading front office teams · Driving revenue upsells

Previous Front Office experience at supervisory level; current GM Certificate; full NZ Driver’s Licence; ability to work a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends, public holidays, and morning and night shifts

Leading team · Driving performance · Ensuring customer experience

Great customer service skills or eagerness to learn, energy, integrity, drive, ability to learn on the job, good communication to lead a team, and experience in retail or hospitality is a bonus.