Kitchen Hand

LionJob; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 276,000 - 331,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson’s in Dunedin is inviting a Kitchen Hand to join our motivated hospitality team on a permanent part-time basis (approx. 10 hours per week) starting ASAP. You will deliver world-class customer service and help keep a busy kitchen running smoothly.

As part of New Zealand’s largest beverage company – Lion – you’ll be supported by a friendly, diverse team in a family-owned brewery environment. We value inclusion and care for people and planet.

Qualifications

• The passion for hospitality and world-class customer experience.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced & high-volume environment.
• The drive for wanting to be better every day and don’t mind getting your hand dirty!

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class customer service to every visitor.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to get hands dirty

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking a motivated individual to join us as a Kitchen Hand, on a permanent part-time basis (approx. 10 per week) starting ASAP!

About Emerson's:

Established in 1992 in a small kitchen, Emerson’s has created countless iconic beverages for the world such as 1812 and Pilsner over the past three decades! We are proud of our products with a reputation for excellence, artistic craftsmanship and premium quality! Emerson’s is a unique place where you will get the support, love and care of a family-owned brewery whilst retaining the job security and career prospects which come from being a part of New Zealand’s largest beverage company – LION.

About the role:

Being part of our motivated and fun team at Emerson’s, you will be delivering a world-class customer services for every visitor. You will be joining and be supported by a large team of passionate and experienced hospitality professionals, and together you will continue providing unforgettable experience for our customers and yourselves!

All you need to to be successful is:

• The passion for hospitality and world-class customer experience
• The ability to work in a fast-paced & high-volume environment
• The drive for wanting to be better every day and don’t mind getting your hand dirty!

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at ***************@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.