Steward - Wellington Airport

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Why you’ll love this role**
  • Work in a world-class airport lounge environment where you’ll help create exceptional experiences for premium travellers.
  • Be part of a supportive team where your contribution truly matters and is recognised.
  • Grow your hospitality career with a global organisation offering training, development, and long-term pathways.

**He angitutanga | The Opportunity**

As a Steward, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operations of one of Wellington Airport’s premium lounges. You’ll support the delivery of high-quality catering and customer service, maintain clean, well-presented spaces, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for guests.

Your work directly enhances the premium travel experience.

**Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities**
  • Provide warm, friendly, and professional customer service, responding to guest needs and replenishing supplies as required.
  • Maintain clean and hygienic dining, kitchen, and public areas, including sweeping, mopping, waste handling, and equipment cleaning.
  • Assist with preparing and presenting food, including portioning, plating, and basic food preparation tasks.
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment to ensure service runs smoothly.
  • Follow company policies, food safety plans, hygiene procedures, manual handling practices, and all health & safety requirements.
**He korero mou | About You**
  • A reliable team player with experience in a similar stewarding or kitchen-hand role.
  • Flexible, hardworking, and able to follow routine instructions with a positive attitude.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to work well both independently and in a team.
  • Physically fit and capable of performing active, hands-on duties in a busy environment.
  • Previous experience in kitchen environments, airline lounges, hotels, or food handling (advantageous but not essential).
**Nga painga | Benefits & Perks**
  • **Comprehensive Training & Development:** Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to grow your skills.
  • **Formal Career Paths:** Advance within Compass Group across multiple industries and locations.
  • **Rewards & Recognition:** Celebrate success through Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
  • **Health & Safety Focus:** Work in a safe, supportive environment where wellbeing comes first.
  • **Corporate & Retail Discounts:** Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry discounts, and more.
  • **Site-Specific Benefits:** May include free uniforms, on-site parking, discounted meals, and access to premium facilities.

*Visit our Benefits page for the full list.*

**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, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
  • We specialise in **turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmoments** 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 **committed to reflecting the diversity** of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise **sustainability** in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
  • Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks.
  • Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

**Don’t miss out — click *Apply Now*!**For recruitment queries, contact: **recruitment@compass-group.co.nz**

*Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.*

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