Chinese Restaurant Wait Staff/FOH (Casual)

Job ID 23062028
Canterbury, Christchurch
Part-time
Listed on 27 Feb 2026

About this job

Riccarton/Middleton: A Chinese Restaurant is currently seeking for enthusiastic and reliable Wait Staff to become part of their dedicated team in Christchurch! If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a vibrant and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. This role is start with Casual, potential lead to Part Time / Full-Time permanent contract!

Key Responsibilities: - Greet and seat customers in a welcoming manner - Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently - Serve food and drinks to tables in a timely and professional manner - Provide menu recommendations and explain Chinese dishes - Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and prompt service - Clear and reset tables between customers - Handle customer payments and operate POS systems - Assist with restaurant setup and closing duties, including cleaning tasks - Package takeaway orders as needed - Follow hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.

Job Requirements

- Prior experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment is preferred - Familiar with Chinese cuisine and culture - Able to demonstrates good communication skills in English when interacting with customers and taking order. - Mandarin language skills would be an advantage due to customer demographics. - Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure - Physically fit for the role duties and capable of standing for extended periods. - Flexibility to work for the shift hours, weekends, and public holidays - Be able to provide written references to understand your work ethic - Able to pass drug test and MoJ check

Days of work
casual Shifts hours in between 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-10pm. (20 hours per week)
Pay Details
$23.50-$25, TBD, depending on experiences
Job Category
Waiters
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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