Food & Beverage Supervisor

Food & Beverage Supervisor | Taupō, New Zealand

About the Role

Huka Lodge is seeking a Food & Beverage Supervisor to support the delivery of an exceptional dining experience at one of New Zealand’s most celebrated luxury lodges, set on the banks of the Waikato River in Taupō.

In this role, you will lead service on the floor, guiding the team through refined and personalised dining moments, from intimate riverside dinners to bespoke private dining experiences throughout the lodge. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager and kitchen team to ensure every guest enjoys seamless, thoughtful service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising daily Food & Beverage service across breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Leading, training and motivating the F&B team during service
• Delivering warm, personalised and intuitive guest experiences
• Maintaining exceptional standards of service, presentation and attention to detail
• Supporting the Restaurant Manager with rostering, briefings and service flow
• Sharing knowledge of New Zealand wines, local produce and seasonal menus with guests
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service delivery
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and cost management

About You

You are a passionate and experienced hospitality professional with a love of food, wine and guest experience, and you enjoy leading by example on the floor.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a supervisory F&B role within a luxury hotel, lodge or fine dining restaurant
• Strong wine and beverage knowledge, with a genuine interest in New Zealand wine
• Confident leadership and communication skills
• A passion for guest service and attention to detail
• Current Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ), or willingness to obtain
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends
• Current New Zealand working rights

About Us

Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world’s most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.

The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.