Resort Workers - Hospitality Couples

Resort Hospitality Roles – Luxury Remote Resort, Marlborough Sounds

Free on-site accommodation — ideal for hospitality couples

Live and work in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal locations

Bay of Many Coves Resort is seeking experienced resort hospitality workers — especially couples — to join our luxury lodge team in the Marlborough Sounds.

We are looking for capable, guest-focused people with 2–5+ years’ hospitality experience who can learn quickly, work confidently, and help create warm, polished and memorable guest experiences.

Roles are available across the following areas:

· Housekeeping – preparing guest rooms and resort spaces to a consistently high standard, with strong attention to detail and pride in presentation

· Food \& Beverage Service – delivering attentive service across our restaurant, bar and room-service experiences

· Chef – helping create refined culinary experiences that showcase quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation

· Reception \& Reservations – welcoming guests, managing bookings and supporting seamless guest relations

Whatever your area of expertise, you will bring professionalism, flexibility and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences.

Accessible only by boat (or helicopter :) our resort offers a rare opportunity to combine luxury hospitality with an extraordinary remote lifestyle surrounded by the Queen Charlotte Sound.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to hospitality couples, with free on-site staff accommodation provided.

You will be part of a close-knit team where teamwork, adaptability and a willingness to pitch in are essential.

What’s on offer:

· Free on-site staff accommodation

· A spectacular remote location with access to kayaking, hiking, fishing, swimming and the Queen Charlotte Track

· The chance to work in a luxury resort environment with a supportive and engaged team

About you:

· Previous experience in luxury, boutique or high-end hospitality is preferred

· Confident, calm and professional when working with discerning guests

· Comfortable living and working remotely in a bay with no road access

· Positive, flexible team players who enjoy the outdoors and remote resort life

Applicants must have a valid New Zealand work visa or the legal right to work in New Zealand.

***How to apply:

Please email your CV to [email protected].

Couples are warmly encouraged to apply together — please include both CVs in one email and indicate which role each person is interested in.

Please also include your availability, current New Zealand working rights and why this opportunity appeals to you.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Housing allowance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate and live on site in a remote location, a 30 minute Water Taxi ride from the nearest town, Picton.
• The expiry date of your current New Zealand Working Rights

Experience:

• food \& Beverage: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person