Kitchen Crew members, team leaders and Supervisors

About the role

Needo is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Crew members, team leaders and Supervisors to join our dynamic hospitality team at Auckland Airport & City branches. These are full-time positions offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment serving thousands of passengers and travellers daily. Whether you are joining as a Kitchen Crew member, stepping into a team leader role, or taking on a supervisory position, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality food preparation and exceptional service standards. Your contributions will directly impact the dining experience of our guests and the reputation of our operation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards, maintaining consistency and quality
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness in the kitchen, including proper storage and handling of ingredients
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work efficiently during peak service periods to meet customer demand and service times
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely food delivery
• For team leaders: Coordinate staff activities, allocate tasks and ensure team members follow procedures and standards
• For supervisors: Oversee store operations, monitor performance and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Respond to customer feedback and address any food-related concerns professionally
• Stock management, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory records as required
• Participate in ongoing training to develop culinary skills and product knowledge

What we're looking for

• Experience working in a busy restaurant/fast causal dinning environment

• For Crew members: Basic food preparation skills and ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately

• For team leaders and supervisors: Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role within hospitality environment

• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, with current food safety qualifications preferred

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a positive attitude

• Ability to work under pressure and multitask during peak service periods

• For supervisors: Strong organisational and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as required by airport operations

• Reliability and punctuality are essential for this role

About us

Needo is fast causal pasta & pizza specialist in delivering fresh, high quality pasta and pizza in a casual, welcoming setting.

Apply now

If you are passionate about food preparation, thrive in a dynamic team environment, and are ready to contribute to an exciting hospitality operation at Auckland Airport, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be an excellent fit for this role.