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Wait Staff & Bartender

Hospitality · Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand · Full-Time · $85,000/yr

Joining a venue at launch can be a rewarding step in a hospitality career. A new gastropub in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty is building its opening team and recruiting three experienced Bartenders with proven practical skills and a customer-focused approach.

The positions suit professionals with demonstrable bar experience, a solid understanding of beverage service and the confidence to perform in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Your experience, practical knowledge and capacity for consistent service will underpin your success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Craft and present cocktails, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to venue standards and recipes, serving beer, wine and spirits with sound product knowledge
  • Provide professional, welcoming service, communicating confidently with customers and responding to their service requirements
  • Operate POS systems and process transactions accurately
  • Oversee beverage supplies, stock levels, rotation, ordering and inventory control
  • Uphold high cleanliness standards throughout the bar and service areas
  • Apply responsible alcohol service procedures in line with relevant New Zealand regulations
  • Complete opening and closing duties as required
  • Support cash handling and end-of-shift procedures
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues through busy service periods

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise in cocktail preparation and beverage service, backed by working knowledge of beer, wine and spirits
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a professional bartender
  • Strong customer service and communication capability
  • Confidence operating in a busy hospitality environment
  • A reliable, professional work ethic
  • Availability for evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
  • Capacity to provide evidence of relevant employment experience where required
  • Applicants must satisfy the New Zealand immigration requirements that apply
  • Sponsorship available to eligible overseas applicants, subject to job check approval and immigration requirements
  • Candidates already in New Zealand may be considered for a Job Change or Variation of Conditions where applicable
  • Where an English test is required, applicants must meet current Immigration New Zealand requirements or hold an accepted exemption

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