20 Catering jobs in New Zealand

We are seeking friendly and professional Food & Beverage Attendants to provide exceptional customer service and ensure smooth daily operations in our restaurant and bar. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys guest interaction, teamwork, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

• Greet guests warmly, present menus and beverage lists, and take accurate orders

• Serve food and beverages promptly and professionally, ensuring excellent presentation

• Open bottles, pour beverages, and refill glasses as required

• Clear tables efficiently and maintain cleanliness in dining and service areas

• Process customer payments accurately and operate POS or cash register systems

• Assist with table settings, restocking, and cleaning duties before, during, and after service

• Provide recommendations on menu or beverage selections to enhance guest experience

• Support kitchen and bar staff by communicating orders clearly and timely

• Report complaints, incidents, or accidents promptly and complete documentation as needed

• Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

• Follow all company and legal health and safety policies, including hygiene standards

• Identify hazards and take preventative action to maintain a Zero Harm work environment

• Ensure safe practices are followed by staff, customers, and contractors at all times

• Report incidents or unsafe behaviour immediately

• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and related regulations

• Promote a culture of safety and teamwork across all operations

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in food and beverage service

• A qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 2 or 3 (New Zealand) or AQF Certificate II/III (Australia) is desirable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Courteous, calm, and professional presentation

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

• Basic computer literacy and experience with POS systems

• Willing to undergo pre-employment checks (including drug screening, if required)

• Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

We are seeking friendly and professional Food & Beverage Attendants to provide exceptional customer service and ensure smooth daily operations in our restaurant and bar. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys guest interaction, teamwork, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

• Greet guests warmly, present menus and beverage lists, and take accurate orders

• Serve food and beverages promptly and professionally, ensuring excellent presentation

• Open bottles, pour beverages, and refill glasses as required

• Clear tables efficiently and maintain cleanliness in dining and service areas

• Process customer payments accurately and operate POS or cash register systems

• Assist with table settings, restocking, and cleaning duties before, during, and after service

• Provide recommendations on menu or beverage selections to enhance guest experience

• Support kitchen and bar staff by communicating orders clearly and timely

• Report complaints, incidents, or accidents promptly and complete documentation as needed

• Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

• Follow all company and legal health and safety policies, including hygiene standards

• Identify hazards and take preventative action to maintain a Zero Harm work environment

• Ensure safe practices are followed by staff, customers, and contractors at all times

• Report incidents or unsafe behaviour immediately

• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and related regulations

• Promote a culture of safety and teamwork across all operations

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in food and beverage service

• A qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 2 or 3 (New Zealand) or AQF Certificate II/III (Australia) is desirable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Courteous, calm, and professional presentation

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

• Basic computer literacy and experience with POS systems

• Willing to undergo pre-employment checks (including drug screening, if required)

• Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

We are seeking friendly and professional Food & Beverage Attendants to provide exceptional customer service and ensure smooth daily operations in our restaurant and bar. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys guest interaction, teamwork, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

• Greet guests warmly, present menus and beverage lists, and take accurate orders

• Serve food and beverages promptly and professionally, ensuring excellent presentation

• Open bottles, pour beverages, and refill glasses as required

• Clear tables efficiently and maintain cleanliness in dining and service areas

• Process customer payments accurately and operate POS or cash register systems

• Assist with table settings, restocking, and cleaning duties before, during, and after service

• Provide recommendations on menu or beverage selections to enhance guest experience

• Support kitchen and bar staff by communicating orders clearly and timely

• Report complaints, incidents, or accidents promptly and complete documentation as needed

• Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

• Follow all company and legal health and safety policies, including hygiene standards

• Identify hazards and take preventative action to maintain a Zero Harm work environment

• Ensure safe practices are followed by staff, customers, and contractors at all times

• Report incidents or unsafe behaviour immediately

• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and related regulations

• Promote a culture of safety and teamwork across all operations

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in food and beverage service

• A qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 2 or 3 (New Zealand) or AQF Certificate II/III (Australia) is desirable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Courteous, calm, and professional presentation

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

• Basic computer literacy and experience with POS systems

• Willing to undergo pre-employment checks (including drug screening, if required)

• Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

We are seeking friendly and professional Food & Beverage Attendants to provide exceptional customer service and ensure smooth daily operations in our restaurant and bar. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys guest interaction, teamwork, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

• Greet guests warmly, present menus and beverage lists, and take accurate orders

• Serve food and beverages promptly and professionally, ensuring excellent presentation

• Open bottles, pour beverages, and refill glasses as required

• Clear tables efficiently and maintain cleanliness in dining and service areas

• Process customer payments accurately and operate POS or cash register systems

• Assist with table settings, restocking, and cleaning duties before, during, and after service

• Provide recommendations on menu or beverage selections to enhance guest experience

• Support kitchen and bar staff by communicating orders clearly and timely

• Report complaints, incidents, or accidents promptly and complete documentation as needed

• Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

• Follow all company and legal health and safety policies, including hygiene standards

• Identify hazards and take preventative action to maintain a Zero Harm work environment

• Ensure safe practices are followed by staff, customers, and contractors at all times

• Report incidents or unsafe behaviour immediately

• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and related regulations

• Promote a culture of safety and teamwork across all operations

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in food and beverage service

• A qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 2 or 3 (New Zealand) or AQF Certificate II/III (Australia) is desirable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Courteous, calm, and professional presentation

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

• Basic computer literacy and experience with POS systems

• Willing to undergo pre-employment checks (including drug screening, if required)

• Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

Re Burger Silverdale Ltd are looking for enthusiastic

and reliable 2 Fast Food Cooks to join our

team in Auckland Region.

Re Burger Silverdale are acurrently looking for 2 Fast Food Cooks

to join our team in Auckland Region, New Zealand.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taking and serving food and beverage orders, and receiving

payment from customers

• Washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking

• Operating cooking equipment such as grills, microwaves and

deep-fat fryers

• Preparing food accurately and efficiently according to

customer orders

• Ensure that orders are presented neatly and meet quality

standards

• Cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils

• Ordering and taking delivery of fast-food ingredients

• Arrange delivery of prepared food and beverages• Take up any other reasonable job responsibility if requested

by the Manager/Director.

Candidate Requirements:

• Be physically fit

• Be honest and reliable

• Ability to work on flexible hours including weekends

• Be drug free

• Clear Ministry of Justice check

• Great work ethic

• Excellent customer service

• Must be clean and tidy

• Satisfactory work reference checks

• Ability to commute to work with reliable travel as the store

operates 7 days a week.

• Energy, integrity, and drive to succeed.

Work Experience Or Qualification:

• Work Experience or Qualification for Fast Food Cook positions

is not required as full On the job training will be provided.

Hours and Position: -

These are full time permanent positions with minimum 30 hours per

week.

Pay Rate:

$24.50 to $26 per hour

Our Hotel Manager is looking for experienced and guest focused Food & Beverage Attendants (waiter) to join our F&B team permanantly/ full time. If your career bucket list includes working in the stunning surroundings of a Greymouth, and gaining experience, we are keen to hear from you.

At the Ashley Hotel we offer our overnight guests and day trip visitors a range of food and beverage outlets through the summer months. Regardless of which outlet you are based in for the day, you will be the face of our dining experience and ensuring our guests enjoy everything we have to offer. Working alongside your colleagues in the F&B and Kitchen team you will deliver a cohesive service throughout the day.

What you will be doing

• Meeting and greeting our guests
• Sharing your knowledge of our food and beverages
• Providing efficient and effective table management and resetting
• Maintaining high standards of presentation for our food and beverage outlets
• Supporting guests to get to the most from their stay with us.
• Inventory control
• Events/ conference setup/ serve. 

What you will bring to the role

• Solid F&B experience in a similar position using Point-of-Sale systems, maintaining food and beverage items, presentation of restaurants and engaging guests.
• A passion for providing exceptional service and guest experiences.
• An eye for cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Willingness to learn and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work with grace under pressure and resolve issues effectively
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays. (Required)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

Experience or Qualification Requirements: Minimum 1 years or NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification

Location : Ashley hotel, 74 Tasman Street, Greymouth 7805

Number of Openings: 1

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00 - 27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Please mention your working rights in New Zealand (Citizen/ resident visa/ work visa open/ AEWV/ or require sponsorship?)

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• On call
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

We are currently looking for highly motivated full time permanent Bar Tender to join our team based in Te Awamutu. You will be required to work between Sunday-Wednesday (10AM-10PM) and Thursday-Saturday (10Am- Midnight). You may be required to work a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 45 hours per week, as per the roster.

Job Duties:

·    Take Orders and Serve food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to customers in an effective manner.

·    Greet customers with smile and positive attitude

·    Provide excellent customer services

·    Clean the Waiting tables before and after guests visit.

·    Responsible for clean dishes, glassware, or related utensils and make sure they are stored appropriately for time saving.

·    Stocking cabinet

·    Promote company services and products and maintain goodwill of the company.

·    Cleaned every station and line; scrubbed floors; and performed other closing tasks at the end of the shift.

·    Dispose of rubbish

·    Ensure proper use of chemical/cleaning products

·    Follow all hygiene and Health & Safety regulations and procedures

·    Must be physically able to work within a manual handling environment

·    Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Job Requirements:

·    Reliable and hardworking

·    Team player who is confident and honest

·    Has excellent personal presentation and punctuality

·    Clean character background

·    Zero Tolerance of alcohol and drugs in the workplace, Random Drug tests may require time to time.

Salary can be negotiated as per your proven experience level; it will range from $25 per hour to $29 per hour .

If you think you would be a great fit for company, please respond with a cover letter and detailed CV. We will supply you with uniform and a fully maintained company vehicle to perform the job.

Ithai Limited is looking for five Cooks who will be working with our team to serve authentic Thai food. 

Requirements

• At least 2 years of the related work experience OR

• At least NZ Register Level 4 qualification may substitute for the experience (overseas qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification) OR

• The National Skill Standard Testing Level 1 (Thai Cook or Thai Chef) from Thailand  AND

• Knowledge of Thai food ingredients 

• Knowledge of Thai food cooking techniques 

Job Descriptions

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Thai dishes, including curries, stir-fries, soups, and rice-based meals.

• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation align with traditional Thai culinary standards.

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in food preparation areas.

• Source and manage Thai-specific ingredients, ensuring proper storage and inventory control.

• Assist in menu development and contribute to the creation of new Thai-inspired dishes.

• Adhere to health, safety, and food handling regulations.

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards, including proper sanitation and storage practices.

• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Other detail

• This is a full-time and permanent position

• The wage ranges from $26.50 to $35.00 per hour, depending on your skills or experience, with weekly payments

• Holiday pay and sick leave will be provided in accordance with the law

• Work location: 39 Elliott Street, Auckland

• You will be required to work on a rostered basis, 5–6 days per week, with a guarantee of 30 hours (maximum 48 hours).

Please note that applicants for this position should have NZ citizenship/residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If you would like to join our team, please submit your information via this platform. If you have any questions, please contact us via

Job Description:

Parklands Takeaways in New Plymouth is looking for a full-time Cook to join us, mainly responsible for preparing and cooking our menu food. This is a full-time permanent position, you will work 30-40 hours per week on the roster (minimum 30 hours guarantee). We offer an hourly rate of $ , depending on your skills, qualification and work experience. We are open 7 days a week, please be aware that you may need to work on nights, weekends and public holidays.

Position details

Job Title: Cook

Job Type: Full-Time, permanent

Location: Wellington

Salary: 25-30/hour

Work Hours: 30-40 hours per week, roster shifts

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with hygiene standards.

•   Regulate and monitor the temperature of woks, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment to ensure proper and safe cooking.

•   Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including main meals, side dishes, and sauces.

•   Season food appropriately during cooking to ensure consistent taste and presentation.

•   Portion food, plate dishes, and apply gravies, sauces, and garnishes in line with portion control standards and presentation guidelines.

•   Store food in temperature-controlled environments according to food safety regulations.

•   Prepare meals to meet special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, allergen-specific).

•   May assist with planning menus and estimating food requirements, considering seasonal availability and customer preferences.

•   May train, supervise, and support junior kitchen staff or apprentices in cooking techniques and safety practices.

•   Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring all areas meet hygiene and safety standards.

•   Comply with all food hygiene, health and safety, and workplace regulations.

•   Any other duties that may be assigned by the owner.

Requirements for this role:

•   At least 1 year of relevant work experience or a relevant NZ Level 2 qualification.

•   Willingness to work nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.

•   Must be drug-free and have a clean police record.

We also expect these skills from candidates:

•   Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety.

•   Attention to detail and food quality

•   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions precisely.

•   Teamwork and communication skills

•   Organisational and time management abilities

If you believe you are the right person for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to apply. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work right.