F&B Attendant - Cocktails & Coffee

The Hermitage; Aoraki / Mount Cook; On-site; NZD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation onsite

Free access to activities after 8 weeks

Generous discounts on food and beverage

Job summary

The Hermitage in Aoraki/Mount Cook is seeking experienced FB Attendants to join their team and enhance guest experiences. Successful candidates will mix cocktails and beverages while providing exceptional customer service.

This full-time role offers minimum 60 hours per fortnight at an hourly rate of $25. Accommodation is available onsite with amazing views. Applicants should possess barista skills and be ready to work in the beautiful surroundings of the national park.

Qualifications

• Experience of six months or more in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of food and beverage items.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Making and mixing coffee, cocktails, and beverages.
• Providing efficient table management and resetting.
• Supporting guests to enhance their stay experience.

Skills

Beverage experience

Barista skills

Customer service

POS system operation

Job description

At the Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location , amazing views, excellent service, and the one-off experiences we provide. Ourteam members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park whilst delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team see every aspect the of the hospitality industry, whilst gaining a unique experience that develops their career, and can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.

Our Food & Beverage Manager is looking for experienced FB Attendant s with beverage experience to join the team . If you have barista, bar, or cocktail skill s and experience (making them, rather than drinking them) we have exciting opportunities to live and work in the stunning surroundings of Aoraki/Mount Cook N ational P ark, and gaining experience across a range of outlets, we are keen to hear from you.

At the Hermitage Hotel we offer our overnight guests and day trip visitors a range of food and beverage outlets including our Snowline and Chamois bars, and the Sir Edmun d Hilary Cafe . Regardless of which outlet you are based in for the day, you will be the face of our beverage experience and ensuring our guests enjoy everything we have to offer. Working alongside your colleagues in the F&B and Kitchen team you will deliver a cohesive service throughout the day.

What you will be doing

• M aking and mixing coffee, cocktails, and bar beverages.
• Sharing your knowledge of our food , wine and beverages
• Providing efficient and effective table management and resetting
• Maintaining high standards of presentation for our food and beverage outlets
• Supporting guests to get to the most from their stay with us.
• Having the ability to operate a POS system and cash up process

What you will bring to the role

• A passion for drinks , customer service, and guest experience
• Solid F&B experience, six months plus, in a similar position using Point-of-Sale systems,
• Maintaining food and beverage items, presentation of restaurants and engaging guests.
• An eye for cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Willingness to learn and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work with grace under pressure and resolve issues effectively
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

The role and b enefits

• Full Time, permanent, Minimum 60 hours per fortnight. Hourly rate is $25.00
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views.
• Accommodation onsite at reasonable rents, including Wi-Fi and power.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel, after eight weeks service
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family, after eight weeks service

We are in a National Park; there are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.