8 Front End jobs in New Zealand

Experienced Front of House both full time & part time positions available

With three busy premisses in Napier, Hawkes Bay, we have plenty of choose from, The Boardwalk Beach Bar & Bistro / The Duke of Gloucester / The Station Bar & Bistro. 

We require experience in all areas of front of house.

The successful applicant will need to be friendly, passionate & driven, you must enjoy being busy and have a genuine passion for customer service.

All premisses are open 7 days so a mix of days, nights & weekends are required.

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Hours & Rate of Pay to be discussed at interview depending on experience.

Keen to get into the hospitality industry? Join our client's team as a Front of House staff member. Prior experience is beneficial but not required.

Are you interested in hospitality work and looking for full-time casual work  in the Wellington area? Lowie is looking for Front of House staff  to work in a busy production environment on the outskirts of Porirua .

What we offer:

• Paid weekly
• $23.50 an hour
• Early morning, late morning and day shifts available
• Work close to home if you live in Porirua, Tawa, Johnsonville or Lower Hutt
• Great working environments
• Immediate start for the right person
  
  

Some duties you may be required to do:

• Working in a team
• Serving customers
• Food preparation
• Cleaning of kitchen area
• Follow and maintain high food safety and hygiene standards

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential
• Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods of time
• Great communication skills
• Strive to exceed customers satisfaction
• Ability to multi-task and cope under pressure

No qualifications are required. You will need to be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or on a valid work visa to apply for a position.

Lowie Recruitment can offer you not just a job, but a career.

We are seeking experienced staff who will join our busy restaurant in the Auckland Region.

The role of front of house at Hammer Head New Zealand Limited (Trading as Daruma Sushi).

・Daruma Sushi Botany

・Daruma Sushi Sylvia Park

・Daruma Sushi Albany

Key Duties 

• ・Greet and escort customers to seats them
  ・Taking orders and delivering them to the table deftly and accurately
   ・Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.
   ・Supervise the waiting staff and help with services
  ・Serve guests to the restaurant's standards and maintain a comfortable dining environment
  ・Maintain stock of necessary beverages and condiments for the restaurant
  ・Ensure guests stay safe and orderly within the restaurant
  ・Set tables and ensure they're ready for the next guest
  ・Deal with supplier contracts for stock and inventory
  ・Train new staff members
  ・Enforce restaurant standards
  ・Any other duties the employer may reasonably require
   ・General operations and tasks related to the Japanese Restaurant
   

Key Requirements

・At least 1 year relevant commercial experience 

・Demonstrate great communication with staff, suppliers, and head office 

• Reliability, great presentation, and attention to detail

・Able to work weekends

・LCQ, Duty Manager Certificate, or similar is a plus

Position Details

・Permanent full-time offer

・Minimum 30 hours per week (includes weekend shift)

・Roster is weekly based

** Applicant required legally able to work in New Zealand or hold workable visa**

We are a small consulting company based in the Warkworth area . You will be working with / supporting directly the principal consultant and external specialist s, supporting clients across both domestic and international markets. Our work is precise, critical, and execution-focused.

About the Role

We are seeking a Web Developer with potential for promotion for a right fit . This is a junior position, but not an entry-level role. Candidates must bring proven real-world experience and the ability to contribute from day one. Strong technical knowledge, rapid integration, effective collaboration, and clear communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain websites using programming languages, frameworks, and tools aligned with user and client requirements.

• Design digital assets ( e.g., images, video) as required.

• Ensure website stability, performance, and functionality.

• Collaborate with professionals, clients, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and drive projects to completion.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

The successful candidate will deliver:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.

• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with Django and Next.js.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred.

• Strong problem-solving ability and clear communication skills.

• Adaptability under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities.

• Forward-thinking, with an interest in industry and technology trends.

• Strong team collaboration skills with a solutions-focused mindset.

Why Join Us

Salary: NZD $80,000–$100,000, depending on skills and experience.

Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week.

Location: North Auckland ( Warkworth area).

* Applicants must have a right to live and work in New Zealand.

* A criminal background check may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Application Process

If you meet the above requirements, please send a brief cover letter and CV to Alistair via email: .

Come join the award winning Fat Duck with the best team in the South!

The Fat Duck Restaurant is a popular and vibrant award winning Gastropub located in Te Anau on the edge of the stunning Fiordland National Park, with world class outdoor activities (and a lake) on the doorstep.  We are a skip hop and a jump from Queenstown and from Invercargill, the gateway to the Caitlins.

We are looking for a Fixed term, full time experienced Front of House Team Member, that can work in a fast paced environment, knows how to make your customers smile, and wants to be part of a great team. While we take our work and our jobs seriously, we also believe you should be able to enjoy your work and we believe in working hard and smart. Team Culture and the ability to learn and progress are key for us. This position is until the end of the April, with the possibility of a permanent position at the end of the term. Please do not apply if you are not available Feb-April.

We are open 5 days a week Wednesday- Sunday for dinner from 5pm. With these operational days and hours, it still leaves you time to explore the Fiordland playground as we are believers of a healthy work-life balance.

The candidate will be available for opening and closing shifts, as well as weekends. Personality is key in this position, as we have a firm focus on providing not only great technical service but taking the time to get to know and chat to our customers - our hospitality is part of what makes our restaurant great.  Whilst his role encompasses working both the Bar and Floor sections, we would prefer the main experience to be working a floor section.

We provide:

• Great renumeration including weekly performance bonuses if targets are met
• Strong systems in our workplace that clearly define expectations and assist team members to perform at a high level
• A professional workplace whose culture is supportive, encouraging and helps each employee feel engaged in what they do.
• Assistance finding accommodation in the area if needed

Wanted . 

• Someone with a great personality who will go out of their way to make our customers happy
• Someone who can keep up!  We are a busy restaurant in the Summer months
  
  
• A person who is experienced and confident dealing with customers, and also working alongside Junior team members

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Using our digital systems and apps for all of our daily and weekly operations
• Providing a high level of service, full training in our service systems will be given
• Working alongside and assisting junior team members
• Assisting the managers to setup the restaurant, and assisting with bookings and seating in quieter periods
• Being involved in our weekly meetings - we operate an Open Book Management model, so you will be involved in the financial operations and planning

Please note we will only be hiring candidates from within NZ that have a current Open Work visa.  Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. 

We are on the hunt for hardworking individuals who thrive on the challenge that hospitality brings. Front-of-house and bar positions are available. 

The location for this role is The Ranch Bar & Grill 111 Town Centre Te Anau Fiordland. This role is ideally nights with some day/split shifts. A busy bar & restaurant  serving both locals and tourists now for 30 strong years. A great team of staff on board operating in a fun & busy environment.

An option for either full time or part time roles available with competitive earnings for the right candidate with the following attributes: 

* Must be able to think quickly on their feet enjoy serving people & work well within a team environment 

* Friendly & warm personality 

* Team player 

* Excellent customers skills 

*  Works well under pressure 

* Experience in restaurant roles and/or customer service roles/teamleading.  

Job Description entails: 

• Cleaning of designated areas in   accordance with procedures morning/evening routines   and hygiene requirements 
• Serving drinks to customers both over the bar and to the table. Checking customer identification around serving of alcohol and entering gaming area 
• Greet customers professionally 
• Assist customers with both food and  beverage selection with presentation of   menu  explaining daily specials answering food & drink questions 
• Take customer orders in a pleasant and efficient manner 
• Serve food & beverages in accordance  with agreed procedures but above all in a professional courteous manner. 
• Help restocking & ordering of stock on daily basis 
• Ensure customers are correctly charged   present the bill and take payment from the  customers in accordance with the procedures of the establishment 
• Participate in fire or evacuation drills and ensure complete familiarization with all exits
• Be aware of and continually maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress. 
• Report any problems to the Restaurant Manager or Duty Manager 
• Adhere to sanitation safety and alcohol control policies 

If this position sounds like you please contact us with your CV and references by email.

We are seeking a motivated Web/Mobile App Developer Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying web and mobile applications. Ideal for students or graduates passionate about coding, this role provides exposure to real-world projects, collaboration with professionals, and an opportunity to enhance technical skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of web and mobile applications.

• Collaborate with senior developers to implement new features and functionalities.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing applications for performance and usability.

• Research and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve development processes.

• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and brainstorming sessions.

• Contribute to documentation of technical processes and user guides.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Perform unit testing and report bugs promptly.

• Support cross-platform app development (iOS, Android, Web).

• Integrate APIs, third-party services, and backend systems.

• Stay updated with the latest development trends and best practices.

• Assist in deploying and maintaining applications in test and live environments.

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in web and mobile app development.

• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship and guidance.

• Opportunity to build a portfolio of real-world projects .

• Enhance knowledge of industry-standard tools, frameworks, and best practices.

• Develop collaboration and communication skills in a professional setting.

• Flexible work arrangements to accommodate study or part-time commitments.

• Internship completion certificate and potential for future paid opportunities.