Senior Waitstaff / Bartender

About us:
Far out to the east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon.

Home to not only a lodge and spa, this unique property also boasts one of the world’s top golf courses, a sanctuary for some of New Zealand’s most precious flora and fauna, and a working farm. Warm and enveloping, Cape Kidnappers generous suites offer sumptuous comfort and awe-inspiring views in equal parts.

Ranked as one of the top two hotels in New Zealand and Australia by Travel + Leisure, and within the top 20 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller, Cape Kidnappers delivers stunning exclusive guest experiences including the Can-Am Farm Tour, Kiwi Discovery Walk, Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and much, much more.

What you will do:
We are looking for permanent Senior Waitstaff and a Bartender to join our fantastic team. These roles offer a variety of duties relating to the management of daily operations, including training and development of junior staff or interns.

You will be a host in our team, working alongside professional colleagues and will be exposed to a wide range of food styles from our luxurious menu. In addition you will -

• Showcase your talents as a F&B or bartending professional
• Deliver exceptional service
• 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)

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

• 2 years of relevant F&B (or bartending) experience
• LCQ would be an advantage
• 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,
• Positive and can-do approach
• Committed to delivering an amazing service creating moments and experiences to which guests can hardly wait to return
• For the bartending role, previous experience as a mixologist, an excellent storytelling style and an aptitude to curate the extraordinary are desired.

What we offer:
We offer competitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. We offer a daily travel allowance and access to incredible Rosewood benefits.

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