The George Hotel is hiring Food & Beverage Wait Staff in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. This is a part-time opportunity offering $30.00 per hour, with shifts available across breakfast, lunch and dinner service at the hotel’s 50 Bistro restaurant. Applicants should have at least one year of hospitality experience, proven barista skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
The successful candidates will welcome guests, take orders, serve food and beverages, prepare coffee and help maintain high standards of restaurant service. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand as citizens, permanent residents or holders of a current open work visa with at least 12 months remaining. Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.
Job Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Food & Beverage Wait Staff |
| Employer | The George Hotel |
| Location | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Employment Type | Part-time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Salary | $30.00 per hour |
| Work Schedule | Breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year in hospitality |
| Key Skills | Customer service, coffee preparation and food service |
| Industry | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Restaurant | 50 Bistro |
| Work Authorization | Existing legal right to work in New Zealand required |
| Visa Sponsorship | Not available |
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Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will support the restaurant’s daily food and beverage operations. Duties may include:
- Welcoming guests and providing friendly, professional service.
- Taking food and beverage orders accurately.
- Serving meals, drinks and other menu items.
- Preparing coffee and other beverages using appropriate techniques.
- Applying barista skills to deliver consistently prepared and well-presented coffee.
- Maintaining knowledge of menu items, food quality and beverage offerings.
- Responding to guest requests and resolving service concerns professionally.
- Ensuring tables and dining areas remain clean, organized and presentable.
- Coordinating with kitchen and restaurant colleagues to ensure timely service.
- Maintaining high standards of personal appearance and professional conduct.
- Working breakfast, lunch or dinner shifts as required.
- Being available to work weekends and public holidays.
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Requirements
Candidates interested in this opportunity should meet the following requirements.
Education and Experience
- At least one year of previous experience in the hospitality industry.
- Previous experience as a waitperson or food and beverage server.
- Proven barista experience, including knowledge of coffee preparation and presentation.
- A genuine interest in food, beverages and quality hospitality service.
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- A friendly, approachable and guest-focused personality.
- High motivation, energy and a positive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.
- Commitment to exceeding guest expectations.
- Professional appearance and personal presentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and different meal-service shifts.
Work Eligibility
Applicants must already be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Eligible candidates must be New Zealand citizens, permanent residents or hold a current open work visa with at least 12 months remaining before expiry.
Important: The employer has explicitly stated that visa sponsorship will not be offered for these positions.
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What the Employer Offers
- Part-time employment with The George Hotel.
- An advertised pay rate of $30.00 per hour.
- Opportunities to work across breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
- Experience in a boutique hotel and quality restaurant environment.
- The opportunity to develop hospitality, guest service and barista skills.
- A workplace focused on service excellence, innovation and team development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the original job advertisement on SEEK.
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Candidates should highlight their hospitality experience, barista skills, customer service strengths, and availability for weekend and public holiday shifts in their applications.