20/11/2025
Senior Lounge Runner - Auckland International Airport x 4
Location: Auckland International Airport
Employer: Compass Group New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-time
Ready to elevate the guest experience in a premium lounge environment?
Deliver luxury service - Be part of a team that creates memorable moments for VIP travellers.
Advance your hospitality career - Access NZQA qualifications, leadership development, and formal career pathways.
Be recognised - Enjoy performance bonuses, awards, and a supportive team culture.
He angitūtanga / The opportunity:
We're seeking a confident and service-driven Senior Lounge Runner to join our team at one of the prestigious Lounges in Auckland International Airport. In this senior role, you'll lead by example, ensuring seamless food and beverage service, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. Your contribution will help deliver a world-class experience to our guests.
Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:
Provide full table service for à la carte dining, including menu presentation, order taking, and beverage pairing.
Guide and support junior runners, ensuring efficient and professional service delivery.
Maintain cleanliness and presentation of lounge areas, including dining zones and amenities.
Monitor and replenish buffet stations, beverage areas, and stock levels.
Prepare and serve espresso coffee and alcoholic beverages, adhering to responsible service standards.
He kōrero mōu / About you:
Proven experience in a similar hospitality or catering role, ideally in a premium service environment.
Strong understanding of table service etiquette and guest interaction.
Physically fit, reliable, and able to carry multiple plates and trays confidently.
Excellent communication skills with a warm, professional demeanour.
Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays, with a commitment to high grooming standards.
Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:
Fair Pay Commitment: We ensure all employees are paid at least the living wage and benchmark salaries to reflect market standards.
Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We seek and value differences in people as these differences help us do better because "Together we are better"
Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.
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Mo matou / About us:
We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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https://careers.compass-group.co.nz/jobdetails?ajid=IaAW9&preview=m-EXTERNAL_ajid-IaAW9
For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at [email protected]
Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.