Pūkenga Tao Kai
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, rest homes, cafes and bars.
Chefs usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Head or executive chefs usually earn
$29-$38 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Hōtera/Mōtera
Hotel/motel managers plan, organise and control the operation of a hotel, motel or hostel, including management of staff.
Motel managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Hotel managers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Toa Kawhe/Wharekai
Cafe/restaurant managers are in charge of running cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets. They may also run catering businesses.
Cafe managers earn an average of
$28 per hour
Restaurant managers earn an average of
$36 per hour
Kaitiaki Pae Inu
Bartenders prepare and serve drinks in bars, restaurants and clubs.
Bartenders usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Bar managers earn an average of
$29 per hour
Kaimahi Toa Kawhe
Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.
Cafe workers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Ringawera
Cooks prepare, cook and serve food. They work in cafes, bars, hospitals, schools, daycare centres, fast food outlets, or for caterers.
Cooks usually earn
$25-$27 per hour
Ringawera
Kitchenhands wash dishes and clean the kitchen and serving areas in eating places. They may also help kitchen staff prepare food.
Kitchenhands usually earn
$23 per hour
Kaitiaki Tēpu Kai
Waiters/waitresses serve food and drinks in restaurants, hotels, clubs and other eating places.
Waiters/waitresses earn an average of
$24 per hour
Kaikawe Tueke
Hotel porters meet and greet guests, answer enquiries, assist with luggage and park guests' vehicles.
Hotel porters usually earn
$23-$29 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Tauwhāinga
Event managers plan, promote and run events, such as conferences, for a variety of clients.
New event managers usually earn
$47K-$50K per year
Event managers with three or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$75K per year