Morning Supervisor

Wharekauhau Country Estate; Ocean Beach; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing

Gym & pool access

Relais & Chateaux member

Job summary

Wharekauhau Country Estate, a US owned luxury accommodation property located in Palliser Bay, South Wairarapa, seeks an experienced hospitality professional to join our morning service team. The role includes running breakfast, coffee service, stock management, and guest interaction in a small, motivated, supportive environment.

We require 3-5 years in hospitality, a strong work ethic, and an interest in wine and food.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hospitality experience.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to work in shifts and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Running Breakfast Service.
• Coffee service / making (Barista skills required).
• Polishing cutlery, plates and glasses.
• Managing Breakfast stock.
• Running Lunch Service.
• Building memorable connections with guests.

Skills

Barista skills

Wine knowledge

Education

LCQ or Duty Manager certificate

Job description

Newly built onsite accommodation available, located at 5 minute-walk for around $150 per week including WIFI, A/C, fully equipped kitchen / bathroom / laundry, rubbish collection, and after hours access to the gym and indoor swimming pool.

Progression available - at Wharekauhau we give you all the possible tools to learn and excel from any level, our philosophy is to foster progression, growth and personal development at any stage of you hospitality journey.

US owned high-end luxury accommodation property located in Palliser Bay, South Wairarapa, with award winning accommodation and service based on a 3000-acre working farm, one and a half hours drive from Wellington. Wharekauhau Country Estate is a Relais & Chateaux member - our hospitality focus is second to none. This is a chance to work under our new Restaurant Manager and refine and grow your hospitality skillset in an environment that is small, motivated, and supportive. Our food style is clean, fresh, and champions New Zealand produce, our service style is relaxed yet professional. We expect the concept to reflect our 'Wild Beautiful Luxury' property mantra.

The ideal applicant will have 3- 5 years of experience in hospitality and understand that we are here to create an amazing experience for our guests and share memories.

Main tasks and duties:

• *Running Breakfast Service
• *Coffee service / making (Barista Skills required)
• *Polishing cutlery, plates and glasses
• *Managing Breakfast stock
• *Running Lunch Service
• *Building memorable connections with guests

Expected from you:

• *Strong work ethic
• *A decent knowledge and/or interest of wine and food would be a big plus (extra credits if you have an LCQ or Duty Manager's certificate), however we can also help someone achieve this qualification so all applicants will be considered regardless.

Wharekauhau will manage all uniform supply and laundering (except shoes).

Personal Situation

This role will require you to have a mature outlook and approach.

As the property is located 1 hour and 30 minutes from Wellington and due to the sometimes-long hours, ideally you will be located locally.

There is an option for onsite staff accommodation in one of our new communal staff houses (private bedroom, communal cooking, social facilities), with a nominal rental deducted from wages. You will have minimal conflicting domestic commitments that could have a diverse effect or distraction on your employment, then this is an excellent opportunity for you to join this dynamic and growing business.

The property works on a shift system. You will be required to work weekends and some public holidays and allocated two days off per week and these days can change regularly. Hours will vary but there will be a minimum of 30 hours per week and during busy periods in excess of 45 hours