Experienced Waitstaff — Sherwood Queenstown

EVT Limited; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining

EVT hotel discounts

Movie tickets discounts

Wellness perks (Yoga, Sauna)

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

EVT Limited’s Sherwood Queenstown—an Independent Collection MICHELIN-starred restaurant—is seeking an experienced waitstaff member who loves food and beverage and can confidently discuss our locally sourced, hyper-seasonal menu. This full-time role requires evening and weekend availability and offers a fast-paced, guest-focused environment with a passionate team.

Join us to deliver exceptional service, deepen product knowledge across wine and cuisine, and grow within EVT’s hotel and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a premium, fast-paced restaurant.
• Genuine passion for food and beverage.
• Strong knowledge of, or curiosity about, local and seasonal produce.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, high-energy environment.
• Availability for evenings and weekends.
• Positive attitude and strong team focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, engaging and memorable guest experiences.
• Take and manage food and beverage orders accurately.
• Speak confidently to our menu, wine list and garden-to-table produce.
• Provide genuine, informed menu and beverage recommendations.
• Maintain strong product knowledge across food, wine and beverages.
• Ensure tables are set, cleared and maintained to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team.
• Uphold hygiene, safety and service standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Evenings availability

F&B knowledge

Local produce knowledge

High-energy work

Job description

Experienced Waitstaff — Sherwood Queenstown

Experienced Waitstaff — Sherwood Queenstown (One MICHELIN Star)

The Independent Collection is a curated selection of hotels, each of which lives up to an exacting standard to offer travellers the best of luxury, elevated, urban, comfort and social experiences. While every hotel celebrates its own unique brand & experience, together the Independent Collection shares a passion for one-of-a-kind experiences, service and quality.

About the Role Sherwood is a MICHELIN-starred, sustainably focused restaurant in the heart of Queenstown, celebrated for its garden-to-table philosophy — with most ingredients grown in our own organic garden or foraged locally in Central Otago. We're looking for an experienced waitstaff member who genuinely loves food and beverage — someone who can speak confidently to our menu and tell the story behind our locally sourced, hyper-seasonal produce.

This role requires availability across evenings and weekends, as these are our peak service periods, and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment alongside a passionate hospitality team.

This is a permanent full-time position with a minimum guaranteed hours of 30 per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, engaging and memorable guest experiences
• Take and manage food and beverage orders accurately
• Speak confidently to our menu, wine list and garden-to-table produce
• Provide genuine, informed menu and beverage recommendations
• Maintain strong product knowledge across food, wine and beverages
• Ensure tables are set, cleared and maintained to a high standard
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Uphold hygiene, safety and service standards

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar premium, fast-paced restaurant
• Genuine passion for food and beverage — you love talking about what's on the plate and in the glass
• Strong knowledge of, or real curiosity about, local and seasonal produce
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a busy, high-energy environment
• Positive attitude and strong team focus
• Availability for evenings and weekends

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast
• Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others

Perks from Day One As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels — no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar
• Fantastic tips and wellness perks (Yoga, Sauna)
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds