Waiter

This hiring manager is after four waitstaff who already know how a busy floor works. The venue is a popular modern Asian restaurant in central Christchurch, complete with an aquarium, and it values staff who sell the menu well and let their character come through.

To stand out, match your application to the duties: mention table service, POS use, cash handling and any work under liquor licensing rules. Recruiters will check that you have six months in a similar role or a Level 2 or 3 Diploma, so put that near the top.

The job is permanent and full-time, at least 30 hours weekly, including nights, weekends and the summer rush. The restaurant is an approved accredited employer and can help with sponsorship through the immigration process if required.

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• Greet each table positively and present the menu and specials
• Take orders, deliver them and keep tables cleared and reset
• Ring up orders on the POS and take electronic and cash payments
• Keep the restaurant tidy throughout service
• Apply NZ liquor laws and talk with management and guests about licensing requirements
• Take part in regular in-house food, beverage and service training and finish each module
• Promote products and services following restaurant policy
• Read guests' needs and respond with friendly, personal service

• At least six months of experience in a similar role, or a Level 2 or 3 Diploma qualification, along with good knowledge of NZ liquor laws
• Availability for nights, weekends and the busy summer months
• Motivation to work hard and to learn the restaurant's offerings and service standards