Food and Beverage Admin & Purchasing Assistant

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NZSki is seeking a full-time on-site Food and Beverage Admin and Purchasing Assistant in Queenstown to support purchasing, stock control and frontline operations across Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt. You’ll manage purchase orders, data entry and stock transfers, assist with banking and reconciliations, train staff on POS, handle cash and payroll admin tasks, and step into front of house during peak periods. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with hospitality experience, strong MS Office and POS skills, an autonomous work style and excellent communication. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight purchasing, stock control, cash handling and admin wins, show flexibility and a customer focused mindset, and include relatable examples.

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Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.


Are you a self-motivated worker with a knack for organisation? If you find yourself nodding enthusiastically, you're in for a treat! Picture yourself in a pivotal role within our Food and Beverage Department, where the spotlight is on you for purchasing & administrative brilliance.

In the world of stock management, you'll collaborate with the Storespersons and Head Chef, turning purchase orders into culinary dreams. Juggle Front of House ordering, conquer data entry and stock management, and orchestrate departmental transfers.

In this role, you're not just a behind-the-scenes wizard – you're the daily operational support star, ready to flex your administrative muscles wherever the department needs a hand. So, if you've got the golden touch in administrative skills, a passion for organisation, and a willingness to dive into the culinary chaos, join us on this administrative adventure!


About the role

• Maintaining accurate banking records and reporting discrepancies as they occur

• Training staff in the operations of the Point of Sale System, balancing their tills and cash handling policies and processes

• The ordering of products for all ski area food & beverage outlets

• Assisting other departments with purchasing requirements

• Data entry and department transfers

• Correct processing and administration of inward goods

• Assist with stocktaking & rolling stocktakes with the Head of Department, Head Chef & Finance team

• Assisting in administration duties for the department such as payroll and HR administration, printing menus, and being the first point of contact for external and internal communications

• This position includes working in a Front of House role during peak periods as required


About You

• A strong administrative background (ideally in the hospitality industry) including excellent keyboard skills, a professional phone manner and exceptional organisational ability


• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)

• The ability to engage and build a rapport with guests and staff quickly

• Proven experience in working autonomously along with sound decision-making skills.

• Any other hospitality experience would be considered an advantage.

• Previous cash handling & balancing skills, bank reconciliation or other accounting experience- along with accuracy and attention to detail

• Previous experience of using Point of Sale (POS) systems

• Willingness and flexibility to assist in other areas of the department as required

• Food Control Plan knowledge & record keeping experience an advantage


As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers)

A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:
• 3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)
• Discounted day passes at other ski areas
• Transport to/from mountains.
• Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
• Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)
• Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
• Discounts on mountain
• Regularly organised social activities off mountain
• Cool recognition programmes with prizes
• Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)