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Casual Events Front Of House

Payment: Paid Position ($24.00)
Location: Christchurch
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury
Experience: Limited Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 17/08/2026
Company: The Recruitment Network
Corporate Event Front of House Staff

Are you an experienced Front of House professional looking for flexible casual work across corporate events and premium functions?

The Recruitment Network is one of New Zealand's leading hospitality recruitment agencies, and we're looking for experienced, professional Front of House staff to join our casual team for corporate events and functions across Christchurch.

We're seeking confident hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and enjoy working in professional event environments. This is a great opportunity for experienced hospitality staff who want to work across a variety of corporate events, gala dinners, conferences, plated dinners, buffets and other large-scale functions.

Where You'll Work

Our Corporate Event Front of House team works across a range of professional events and venues, including:

  • Corporate conferences and meetings
  • Gala dinners
  • Plated dinners
  • Buffet functions
  • Awards nights
  • Corporate hospitality events
  • Weddings and private functions
  • Large-scale events and functions
  • Premium venues and hotels
What You'll Be Doing

Duties may include:

  • Welcoming and assisting guests in a professional manner
  • Providing friendly and efficient table service
  • Serving plated meals and beverages
  • Assisting with buffet service and replenishment
  • Taking food and beverage orders where required
  • Setting and clearing tables efficiently
  • Preparing dining and event areas before service
  • Assisting with event setup and pack-down
  • Working closely with kitchen and bar teams
  • Maintaining high presentation and hygiene standards
  • Ensuring guests receive an exceptional experience throughout the event
  • Working efficiently as part of a large event team
What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

  • Previous Front of House, waitstaff or event hospitality experience
  • Experience working at conferences, functions, dinners or large-scale events is highly desirable
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • A professional appearance and positive attitude
  • The ability to remain calm and organised during busy events
  • Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Availability for evenings, weekends and event shifts
  • The ability to work at different venues across Christchurch
  • A full New Zealand driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle is preferred
What We Offer
  • Casual employment with flexible shifts
  • Weekly pay
  • Opportunities to work at some of Christchurch's leading corporate events and venues
  • A variety of gala dinners, conferences, plated dinners, buffets and functions
  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability
  • Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team
  • The opportunity to build your event and hospitality experience
  • The chance to work alongside experienced hospitality professionals
Please Note

Applicants must currently be in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

If you're an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys working at corporate events and delivering exceptional service, click Apply Now and join The Recruitment Network's casual event team today.

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