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Front Of House Chinese Takeaway

Payment: Accommodation & Paid ($27)
Location: Alexandra, Central Otago
Region: Otago/Queenstown/Wanaka
Experience: No Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 09/11/2026
Company: Lianxin Limited

Great Opportunity for Working Holiday Travellers!

Want to pick up a daytime job elsewhere and still earn extra money in the evenings? This could be perfect for you!

Our shifts are only from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm, leaving your daytime free to explore Alexandra, pick up another job or enjoy the surrounding area.

Plus, you'll get a FREE meal after every shift!

How good is that?! 😊

 

Front of house staff – Chinese Takeaway

Location: Alexandra, Central Otago, New Zealand
Pay: $23.95 - $27 depending on experience. For those without relevant experience, the rate is negotiable and will be discussed based on performance during the trial shift.
Contract: Fixed-term, 3 months
Start date: 23 November 2026
Working hours: 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday to Sunday

About Us

We are a small, family-owned Chinese takeaway business looking for a friendly and reliable person to join our team!

We are a close-knit team of two and pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, supportive and enjoyable working environment. We are super friendly and happy to help someone to develop their skills.

We welcome both local applicants (part-time and full-time available) and working holiday travellers!

About the Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Greeting customers and taking takeaway orders at the counter.
  • Answering phone calls and taking telephone and online orders.
  • Handling money and processing customer payments.
  • Operating the fryer and preparing food following customer orders.
  • Packing and wrapping takeaway food once prepared.
  • Keeping the front counter and customer service area clean and tidy.
  • Checking and replenishing essential items at the front counter to ensure everything is well stocked.
  • Following food hygiene and safety procedures.

What We Offer

  • Pay - see above
  • Free staff meal: One meal provided after each shift (Yummy Chinese Food!).
  • A friendly and supportive family-owned working environment.
  • Full on-the-job training – previous experience is preferred but not essential.

We would love to hear from someone who is:

  • Comfortable communicating with customers in English.
  • Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude.
  • Punctual, reliable and honest.
  • Willing to learn and take initiative.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team.

Hospitality or takeaway experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential. Full training will be provided.

Working Arrangements

  • Working hours: 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.
  • Approximately 24.5 hours per week..
  • Contract duration: 3 months (fixed-term).
  • Preferred start date: 23 November 2026.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

  • New Zealand residents and citizens and people holding valid work visas (We can provide permanent full-time and part-time contracts too!).
  • Working holiday visa holders who have permission to work in New Zealand.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

 

Please send us a brief Cover letter introducing yourself and your CV,

Contact me today:

  • Phone: 021 029 24795

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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