Lounge Supervisor (Weekend) - Wellington Airport

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Why You’ll Love This Role**
  • Lead the weekend experience in a **premium Air New Zealand lounge** where service, manaakitanga, and professionalism matter.
  • Step into a hands-on supervisory role that blends leadership, customer service, and operational excellence.
  • Build your hospitality leadership career with Compass Group, backed by structured training and clear career pathways.

**He angitutanga | The Opportunity**

As the **Weekend Lounge Supervisor**, you’ll oversee daily lounge operations during weekend shifts, ensuring high service standards across front- and back-of-house areas. You’ll supervise and support the team, maintain food safety and cleanliness standards, and deliver a consistently welcoming, premium experience aligned with Air New Zealand and Compass Group expectations.

**Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities**
  • Supervise lounge operations during weekend shifts, allocating tasks and supporting team members to ensure smooth service delivery.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service by responding promptly to guest needs and escalating issues appropriately.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and food safety across dining, kitchen, and public areas.
  • Support staff training, performance, and engagement by modelling professional behaviour and service excellence.
  • Assist with food preparation, service setup, stock rotation, and adherence to the site food safety plan.
**He korero mou | About You**
  • Experience in a supervisor or senior hospitality role within a food service, lounge, or similar environment.
  • A confident, approachable leader who enjoys supporting and motivating a team.
  • Strong communication skills with a warm, professional service style.
  • Reliable, physically fit, and flexible to work weekends in an airport environment.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and personal presentation.
**Nga painga | Benefits & Perks**
  • **Comprehensive Training & Development** through online learning, on-the-job training, and NZQA pathways.
  • **Formal Career Paths** to support your progression within Compass Group.
  • **Rewards & Recognition** including Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance initiatives.
  • **Health & Safety Focus** with strong systems and support to keep you safe at work.
  • **Corporate & Retail Discounts** on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and lifestyle services.
  • **Site-Specific Benefits** such as free uniforms and access to airport facilities (where applicable).
**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 will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.***

***Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.***

**Ready to Lead the Weekend Lounge Experience?Click ‘Apply Now’** and help bring Air New Zealand hospitality to life every weekend.
  • **Recruitment enquiries:**recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
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