Food & Beverage Attendant / Bar Tender

Job Description

This role supports the food and beverage team across the hotel’s restaurant, bar and guest service areas. Responsibilities typically include welcoming guests, taking orders, preparing and serving drinks, delivering food, processing payments, maintaining clean service areas and providing polished, attentive service. Candidates should have hospitality or bar experience, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in guest service. Knowledge of wines, cocktails and responsible alcohol service is useful; New Zealand’s Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements and an LCQ may be advantageous. The successful candidate will be well presented, reliable, energetic and comfortable working evenings, weekends and public holidays. Flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods are expected.

Company Info

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is a luxury Accor property in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand. The hotel combines French-inspired elegance with the dramatic alpine character of the Southern Lakes region. It offers stylish accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, and spa services for leisure and business guests. As part of Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, Sofitel provides access to international service standards, structured training and potential career mobility across its hotel network. The property serves a diverse range of visitors, including international tourists, couples, corporate travellers and guests enjoying Queenstown’s adventure activities. Employees are expected to deliver warm, professional service while creating memorable experiences that reflect both Sofitel’s luxury positioning and the welcoming spirit of New Zealand hospitality.

Destination Guide

New Zealand offers hospitality jobs throughout the North and South Islands, especially in Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua and ski or resort towns. Queenstown has strong demand for hotel, restaurant, bar, tourism and seasonal workers, although rent can be high and staff accommodation is limited. New Zealand culture is generally friendly, informal and respectful, with a strong outdoor lifestyle centred on hiking, skiing, beaches, cycling and water sports. Most full-time roles provide 40 hours weekly, while hospitality schedules often include evenings and weekends. International applicants should check whether they qualify for a Working Holiday Visa, Accredited Employer Work Visa or another work pathway before accepting a position. A passport, suitable insurance, proof of funds and health or character checks may be required. Plan for housing, transport and tax registration before arrival; Queenstown’s public transport is useful, but having a car can help with regional travel.