Trade Sales Assistant Jobs in New Zealand

• Permanent, Part Time Position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
• Competitive Wage + Discounted Goods & Services + Employee Value Proposition
• Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

At Compass Group, we have partnered with Air New Zealand as one team to create an incomparable lounge experience that people value and remember. As such, we have an exciting opportunity for an amazing Part-Time Lounge Supervisor within our Air New Zealand Christchurch Lounge. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual with a proven track record of leadership within the hospitality industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong operational knowledge, exceptional people management skills, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

You must have extensive experience in a senior or supervisory hospitality role, with a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences and motivating teams to achieve high standards. Strong problem-solving abilities, a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

This role specifically covers Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Applicants must be available to work both morning and evening shifts across these days. Shift start times vary, ranging from as early as 3:00am for morning shifts, and from 1:00pm onwards for afternoon/evening shifts.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Deliver professional customer service with a warm, friendly, and welcoming style.
• Maintain clean and tidy dining/kitchen areas, including cleaning tables, sweeping, mopping floors, and handling waste.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate staff, modeling high standards of performance and behavior.
• Assist with preparing and presenting food, including portioning and plating for service.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service responsibilities, assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits and managing alcohol-affected customers.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Flexible approach and attitude, with good communication skills.
• Hard-working, physically fit, and reliable.
• Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and police clearance are required.

Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS manage these industry sectors.
• We specialize in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries, please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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