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Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Nelson's only 24-hour fully-serviced hotel, offering luxurious rooms and suites – ideal for corporate travellers, families and conference delegates. Our central location means Nelson's many galleries and City attractions are just a stone's throw away. All rooms have a view of the harbour, city, historic South Street or Nelson's beautiful cathedral. Our stylish accommodation will suit anyone looking for a great place to stay in Nelson.
Experience the best of N.E.L.S.O.N.
Nature – Exceptional – Local – Safe – Optimistic – Neat
Download our application form. Please send applications to Grace@rutherfordhotel.co.nz.
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Receptionist
We are looking for a talented and motivated Receptionist to join our team! At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and s...
We are looking for a talented and motivated Receptionist to join our team!
At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and staff feel welcome and appreciated. Are you ready to join a great team?
About you:
- Do you have a passion for not just good but outstanding guest service?
- Do you want to set your own mark?
- Are you looking for an immediate start?
- Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you looking to further your experience and be part of a young dynamic team? Is your passion to provide that memorable experience to your guests? Do you enjoy working with people and building and maintaining a guest base? Your attention to detail and consistency in providing excellent customer service is second to none? Enjoy working in a fast pace environment?
Then Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~A Heritage Hotel has the role for you!
What you need:
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally some formal form of hospitality training.
- A passion and commitment to delivering the highest level of service.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.
- High attention to detail and immaculate time management skills.
- "Hands on approach" to your work and "can do" attitude.
- Business acumen.
- 1+ years guest service experience preferably in the hotel industry
- A friendly smile and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superb guest service skills
- A high standard of personal presentation
- Available for immediate start
- Strong working knowledge of relevant computer software including MS Office and hotel reservation system (Opera/Fidelio)
- The ability to speak a foreign language can be beneficial
Flexibility in working hours will be required as the working roster will be spread over 7 days including evening and morning shifts.
Additional Perks:
- free parking at the hotel
- free meals when on duty
- discount schemes at a variety of nationwide retailers through Heritage Hotel Management
- discount schemes maybe available for stays at Heritage Hotel Management properties
- 25% staff discount at Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- some benefits and discounts available at health care and banking providers through Heritage Hotel Management
- assistance for initial accommodation and travel allowance offered for the right candidate when relocating to Nelson.
Why wait? Apply now and become part of a great team!
Please note that visa support is not offered!
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Chef de Partie
We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team! At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our g...
We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team!
At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and staff feel welcome and appreciated. Are you ready to join a great team?
About you:
- Do you have a passion for not just good but outstanding guest service?
- Do you want to set your own mark?
- Are you looking for an immediate start?
- Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you looking to further your experience and be part of a young dynamic team? Is your passion to provide that memorable experience to your guests? Do you enjoy working with people and building and maintaining a guest base? Your attention to detail and consistency in providing excellent guest service is second to none? Enjoy working in a fast pace environment?
Then Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~A Heritage Hotel has the role for you!The successful applicants will possess the following skills and attributes.
Aspirations to step up to the next level, develop new skills and further your career.
Candidates must have the following attributes to succeed in this role:- A professional approach to culinary excellence
- A desire to learn and develop your career
- At least 3 years cooking or relevant experience
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive attitude and an exceptional work ethic
- Honest, punctual and reliable
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- The ability to prepare and cook food according to the chefs' instruction, while bringing insight and an ability to help drive quality and innovation.
- Dynamic, innovative and organised – must have the ability to be flexible and able to react to change
- Hotel experience essential
- Ability to interact with guests, being the face of the hotel
- Ability to organise the front of house as well
- Experience working with the Food Control Plan and implementation thereof
- Hands on mentality
- Excellent grooming standards
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Creativity
- Have good computer skills
- Flexibility to work all shifts as required by the hotel
Additional information:In return, we can offer genuine opportunities for growth and development, a comprehensive training program as well as the opportunity to work in an excellent team environment.
Additional Perks:
- free parking at the hotel
- free meals when on duty
- discount schemes at a variety of nationwide retailers through Heritage Hotel Management
- discount schemes maybe available for stays at Heritage Hotel Management properties
- 25% staff discount at Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- some benefits and discounts available at health care and banking providers through Heritage Hotel Management
- assistance for initial accommodation and travel allowance offered for the right candidate when relocating to Nelson.
Why wait? Apply now and become part of a great team!
Please note that visa support is not offered!
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Hotel Duty Manager
We are looking for a talented and motivated Hotel Duty Manager to join our team! At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests...
We are looking for a talented and motivated Hotel Duty Manager to join our team!
At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and staff feel welcome and appreciated. Are you ready to join a great team?
About you:
- Do you have a passion for not just good but outstanding guest service?
- Do you want to set your own mark?
- Are you looking for an immediate start?
- Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you looking to further your experience and be part of a young dynamic team? Is your passion to provide that memorable experience to your guests? Do you enjoy working with people and building and maintaining a guest base? Your attention to detail and consistency in providing excellent guest service is second to none? Enjoy working in a fast pace environment?
Then Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~A Heritage Hotel has the role for you!
About us:
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Nelson's only 24-hour fully-serviced hotel, offering luxurious rooms and suites – ideal for corporate travellers, families and conference delegates. Our central location means Nelson's many galleries and City attractions are just a stone's throw away. All rooms have a view of the harbour, city, historic South Street or Nelson's beautiful cathedral. Our stylish accommodation will suit anyone looking for a great place to stay in Nelson.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers a range of excellent dining options to cater for all of our guests.
Experience the best of N.E.L.S.O.N.
Nature – Exceptional – Local – Safe – Optimistic – Neat
The Job itself:
- Effective management of the hotel’s operation whilst on duty.
- Directing and observing Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and other laws and regulations
- Liaise with all departments to ensure guest needs and expectations are being exceeded
- Meeting and greeting of VIP guests and tour escorts
- Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of Opera, Micros and PABX systems and reporting any abnormalities and ensuring the systems are properly maintained always
- Monitor the operational aspects of all Food & Beverage facilities in the hotel and assist where required.
- Ensuring the Security of hotel’s property, issuing floats/ cashing up and stock requisitions to outlets as required.
- Ensure that all incidents, accidents and complaints are dealt with and recorded following hotel Standard Operating Procedures.
Applicants with the following qualities will be considered:
- A current NZ General Managers Certificate
- A current First Aid Certificate
- 12 months experience with Opera or a similar Property Management System
- Previous experience in a front office role
- Hotel and/or guest service experience
- A friendly smile and excellent communication skills
- Excellent grooming
We are looking for someone with a high standard of personal presentation and a friendly helpful demeanor. The Duty Managers are trusted with a high level of responsibility and guest safety so must be experts at self-management and be capable of performing in busy hotel situations.
Flexibility in working hours will be required as the working roster will be spread over 7 days including evening and morning shifts.Additional Perks:
- free parking at the hotel
- free meals when on duty
- discount schemes at a variety of nationwide retailers through Heritage Hotel Management
- discount schemes maybe available for stays at Heritage Hotel Management properties
- 25% staff discount at Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- some benefits and discounts available at health care and banking providers through Heritage Hotel Management
- assistance for initial accommodation and travel allowance offered for the right candidate when relocating to Nelson.
Why wait? Apply now and become part of a great team!
Please note that visa support is not offered!
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Food and Beverage Attendant
We are looking for a talented and motivated Food & Beverage Attendant to join our culinary team! At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment ...
We are looking for a talented and motivated Food & Beverage Attendant to join our culinary team!
At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and staff feel welcome and appreciated. Are you ready to join a great team?
About you:
- Do you have a passion for not just good but outstanding guest service?
- Do you want to set your own mark?
- Are you looking for an immediate start?
- Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you looking to further your experience and be part of a young dynamic team? Is your passion to provide that memorable experience to your guests? Do you enjoy working with people and building and maintaining a guest base? Your attention to detail and consistency in providing excellent guest service is second to none? Enjoy working in a fast pace environment?
Then Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~A Heritage Hotel has the role for you!
About us:
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Nelson's only 24-hour fully-serviced hotel, offering luxurious rooms and suites – ideal for corporate travellers, families and conference delegates. Our central location means Nelson's many galleries and City attractions are just a stone's throw away. All rooms have a view of the harbour, city, historic South Street or Nelson's beautiful cathedral. Our stylish accommodation will suit anyone looking for a great place to stay in Nelson.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers a range of excellent dining options to cater for all of our guests.
Experience the best of N.E.L.S.O.N.
Nature – Exceptional – Local – Safe – Optimistic – Neat
The Job itself:
- Effective management of the hotel’s operation whilst on duty.
- Directing and observing Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and other laws and regulations
- Liaise with all departments to ensure guest needs and expectations are being exceeded
- Meeting and greeting of VIP guests and tour escorts
- Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of Opera, Micros and PABX systems and reporting any abnormalities and ensuring the systems are properly maintained always
- Monitor the operational aspects of all Food & Beverage facilities in the hotel and assist where required.
- Ensuring the Security of hotel’s property, issuing floats/ cashing up and stock requisitions to outlets as required.
- Ensure to follow hotel Standard Operating Procedures.
Applicants with the following qualities will be considered:
- Experience in food and beverage service
- Strong communication skills
- Exceptional guest service skills
- Be organised and able to plan ahead
- Have a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn
- High attention to detail
- Experience with POS systems, Micros an advantage
- Are able to cope with physical work and heavy lifting
- Willingness to train
- Flexibility to work all shifts as required by the hotel
- Barista experience an advantage
- Knowledge of beverages, in particular beer, wine, whisky and cocktails
- A friendly smile and excellent communication skills
- Excellent grooming
We are looking for someone with a high standard of personal presentation and a friendly helpful demeanor.Flexibility in working hours will be required as the working roster will be spread over 7 days including evening and morning shifts.
Additional Perks:
- free parking at the hotel
- free meals when on duty
- discount schemes at a variety of nationwide retailers through Heritage Hotel Management
- discount schemes maybe available for stays at Heritage Hotel Management properties
- 25% staff discount at Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- some benefits and discounts available at health care and banking providers through Heritage Hotel Management
- assistance for initial accommodation and travel allowance offered for the right candidate when relocating to Nelson.
Why wait? Apply now and become part of a great team!
Please note that visa support is not offered!
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Kitchen hand
We are looking for a talented and motivated kitchen hand to join our culinary team! At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our gue...
We are looking for a talented and motivated kitchen hand to join our culinary team!
At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and staff feel welcome and appreciated. Are you ready to join a great team?
About you:
- Do you have a passion for not just good but outstanding guest service?
- Do you want to set your own mark?
- Are you looking for an immediate start?
- Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you looking to further your experience and be part of a young dynamic team? Is your passion to provide that memorable experience to your guests? Do you enjoy working with people and building and maintaining a guest base? Your attention to detail and consistency in providing excellent guest service is second to none? Enjoy working in a fast pace environment?
Then Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~A Heritage Hotel has the role for you!
About us:
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Nelson's only 24-hour fully-serviced hotel, offering luxurious rooms and suites – ideal for corporate travellers, families and conference delegates. Our central location means Nelson's many galleries and City attractions are just a stone's throw away. All rooms have a view of the harbour, city, historic South Street or Nelson's beautiful cathedral. Our stylish accommodation will suit anyone looking for a great place to stay in Nelson.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers a range of excellent dining options to cater for all of our guests.
Experience the best of N.E.L.S.O.N.
Nature – Exceptional – Local – Safe – Optimistic – Neat
The Job itself:
- working as part of the kitchen team
- taking responsibility in cleaning and clearing dishes
- taking responsibility in cleaning and clearing the back of house and front of house areas as and where required
Applicants with the following qualities will be considered:
- A professional approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A positive attitude and exceptional work ethic.
- Honest, punctual and reliable.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
Must be available to work mixture of day and evenings including weekends.
Additional Perks:
- free parking at the hotel
- free meals when on duty
- discount schemes at a variety of nationwide retailers through Heritage Hotel Management
- discount schemes maybe available for stays at Heritage Hotel Management properties
- 25% staff discount at Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- some benefits and discounts available at health care and banking providers through Heritage Hotel Management
- assistance for initial accommodation and travel allowance offered for the right candidate when relocating to Nelson.
Why wait? Apply now and become part of a great team!
Please note that visa support is not offered!
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Room attendant
We are looking for a talented and motivated Room Attendant to join our team! At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and...
We are looking for a talented and motivated Room Attendant to join our team!
At Rutherford Hotel Nelson - A Heritage Hotel we endeavor to provide exceptional service to all our guests and create an environment where our guests and staff feel welcome and appreciated. Are you ready to join a great team?
About you:
- Do you have a passion for not just good but outstanding guest service?
- Do you want to set your own mark?
- Are you looking for an immediate start?
- Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you looking to further your experience and be part of a young dynamic team? Is your passion to provide that memorable experience to your guests? Do you enjoy working with people and building and maintaining a guest base? Your attention to detail and consistency in providing excellent guest service is second to none? Enjoy working in a fast pace environment?
Then Rutherford Hotel Nelson ~A Heritage Hotel has the role for you!
About us:
Rutherford Hotel Nelson is Nelson's only 24-hour fully-serviced hotel, offering luxurious rooms and suites – ideal for corporate travellers, families and conference delegates. Our central location means Nelson's many galleries and City attractions are just a stone's throw away. All rooms have a view of the harbour, city, historic South Street or Nelson's beautiful cathedral. Our stylish accommodation will suit anyone looking for a great place to stay in Nelson.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers a range of excellent dining options to cater for all of our guests.
Experience the best of N.E.L.S.O.N.
Nature – Exceptional – Local – Safe – Optimistic – Neat
The Job itself:
- Ensuring the hotel's facilities are presented to the highest standard
- Maintaining knowledge about the hotel's facilities and offerings to our guests
- Ensuring the Security of hotel’s property
- Ensure to follow hotel Standard Operating Procedures.
Applicants with the following qualities will be considered:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
- A passion and commitment to delivering the highest level of guest service
- High attention to detail and immaculate time management skills
- Have a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn
- "Hands on approach" to your work and "can do" attitude
- Cleaning experience an advantage
- Ability to multitask
- Willingness to train
- Be organised and able to plan ahead
- Flexibility to work all shifts as required by the hotel
- Barista experience an advantage
- Be a team player, friendly, polite and respectful
- Excellent grooming
We are looking for someone with a high standard of personal presentation and a friendly helpful demeanor.Flexibility in working hours will be required as the working roster will be spread over 7 days including evening and morning shifts.
Additional Perks:
- free parking at the hotel
- free meals when on duty
- discount schemes at a variety of nationwide retailers through Heritage Hotel Management
- discount schemes maybe available for stays at Heritage Hotel Management properties
- 25% staff discount at Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- some benefits and discounts available at health care and banking providers through Heritage Hotel Management
- assistance for initial accommodation and travel allowance offered for the right candidate when relocating to Nelson.
Why wait? Apply now and become part of a great team!
Please note that visa support is not offered!
