Food & Beverage Attendant (Kauri Cliffs Lodge)

Job Description

Do something different this summer and take a working holiday adventure at one of our luxury lodges; or elevate your hospitality career to the next level by gaining luxury hospitality experience with a member of the Relais & Chateaux network that will open doors for your career all around the world.

New Zealand's busy summer season (November 2023 – April 2024) is a great time to work and explore with guests from all over the world.

We have staff accommodation options available and can also accommodate couples or small groups if everyone has hospitality experience. Our seasonal teams are fun and made up of a diverse mix of people of all ages and nationalities.



About us:

The regions where our lodges are located - Northland, Hawke's Bay and Queenstown - are filled with some of New Zealand’s most recognised visitor icons and attractions, as well as lesser travelled roads that are equally worth a visit. Enjoy diverse and stunning scenery with magnificent views, native bush, suspension bridges, waterfalls, beautiful streams, lakes, stunning beaches, estuaries, harbours, boardwalks, disused train corridors and tunnels. In addition, experience our amazing vineyards and adventure sports and ski fields. No matter what the season, New Zealand offers visitors action-packed adventure and unparalleled scenery that will no doubt impress!

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs is located in the Bay of Islands, at the top of the North Island of New Zealand. Set on 6,000 acres of Pacific Coast-land, this luxury lodge is one of the most celebrated boutique resort hotels in the world. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our team.

Kauri Cliffs is a member of Relais & Chateaux, an exclusive collection of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world.



What you will do:

We are looking for Food & Beverage Attendants to join our fantastic team. You will work alongside one of the most professional Food & Beverage teams in the country and be exposed to a wide range of food styles from our daily changing menu. In addition you will -

Manage and adapt to individual guest requests and preferences
Ensure dining areas are prepared to our standards prior to each service
Attend the daily Service briefings, to ensure you are knowledgeable about our daily changing menus
Using our Point-of-Sale system, ensuring accurate transactions
Working alongside the kitchen team and restaurant team to maintain a cohesive service
Work different shifts covering breakfast and lunch or dinner services
Make coffees, cocktails and serve other beverages (including wine)
Provide an exceptional service through your knowledge and passion for delivering a memorable dining experience


What you will bring:

In addition to your immaculate presentation, charming smile and positive attitude, you will be:

Passionate about hospitality, demonstrated through your previous experience working in a Food and Beverage Attendant position in the hospitality industry
A team player who is caring, flexible and respectful,
Reliable, honest and engaged with excellent attention to detail,
Committed to delivering an amazing service creating moments and experiences to which guests can hardly wait to return


What we offer:

We offercompetitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week. Having your own reliable transport, is an advantage (but we also have a carpooling scheme). You will also need to be a New Zealand/Australian citizen or resident or have a current valid New Zealand work visa to apply.

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.



Applications close 26 May 2023. Please apply here:

https://robertsonlodges.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Food-and-Beverage-Attendant/Kauri-Cliffs-Northland-/51