Food & Beverage Attendant

Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to a legendary commute. Join the team at the iconic Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak, where getting to work means an unforgettable boat ride across Lake Whakatipu.

We're looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused Food & Beverage Attendants to join our vibrant team at one of Queenstown's most iconic visitor destinations. If you love hospitality, enjoy working with people, and are ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're a skilled barista, an experienced hospitality professional, or someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our guests from around the world.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing exceptional food and beverage service
• Welcoming and hosting guests with genuine Kiwi hospitality
• Preparing and serving beverages, including coffee and alcoholic drinks
• Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and food safety
• Working as part of a supportive, high-performing team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months' hospitality or food & beverage experience
• A minimum of 6 months'Customer Service Experience
• Barista skills and/or bar experience preferred
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Organised
• Currently based in Queenstown and available to start ASAP
• A Duty Manager's Certificate is a bonus, but not essential

What's in it for you?

• Permanent position with guaranteed hours
• Work for a business that genuinely cares about its people, conservation, and creating exceptional guest experiences
• Incredible staff benefits, including discounted access to RealNZ experiences for you and your friends, from Milford and Doubtful Sound to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Walter Peak, and Rakiura
• Spectacular workplace views and a commute unlike any other

If you're ready to join a fun, passionate team and work in one of New Zealand's most stunning locations, apply now. We are looking for someone who can start immediately.

Additional Details

Location: Queenstown

Number of positions: 1

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hourly rate: $27-$28.50

Guaranteed hours per week: 30

Real People, Real Places, Real Experiences. Welcome To Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave the places they visit better than they found them, while delivering Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

Working at RealNZ means your office could be a secluded fiord, a mountain lake, or one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural environments. No two days are the same, and that's exactly how we like it.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate the unique perspectives that make our team stronger.

How To Apply

Click Apply to be taken to our careers page.

Please note we'll be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the role early if we find the right person.

Job Details

Company Reference # 44573 Posted on 06 Oct 2026 Closes on 26 Oct 2026 17:00 Location(s) Queenstown, Walter Peak Expertise Food & Beverage Attendants Job level(s) Entry/graduate, Experienced Work type(s) Permanent - Full Time More details (document) PD_F&B Attendant (Oct-26).pdf

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