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Hospitality Employment Contract for New Zealand

Hospitality Employment Contract Template for New Zealand

This employment contract template is specifically designed for the hospitality industry in New Zealand, ensuring compliance with key legislation including the Employment Relations Act 2000, Holidays Act 2003, and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The contract covers essential employment terms such as position duties, working hours, remuneration, leave entitlements, and industry-specific requirements like food safety and alcohol service compliance. It includes provisions for both full-time and part-time employment, incorporating New Zealand's unique employment law requirements while addressing specific hospitality sector needs.

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What is a Hospitality Employment Contract?

The Hospitality Employment Contract serves as a comprehensive employment agreement template designed for businesses operating in New Zealand's hospitality sector. This document is essential for establishing clear employment relationships in compliance with New Zealand employment law, particularly the Employment Relations Act 2000 and industry-specific regulations. It should be used when hiring new employees in any hospitality role, from entry-level to management positions. The contract includes mandatory employment terms, industry-specific provisions, and necessary compliance elements for food safety and alcohol service where applicable. It's structured to accommodate various hospitality roles while maintaining consistency with New Zealand's employment standards and hospitality industry best practices.

What sections should be included in a Hospitality Employment Contract?

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee, including legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and the business

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Position and Duties: Job title, reporting relationships, and key responsibilities

5. Term of Employment: Whether fixed-term or permanent, start date, and probationary period if applicable

6. Hours of Work: Regular hours, rostering arrangements, and meal breaks

7. Place of Work: Primary work location and potential for multiple venue work

8. Remuneration: Base salary/wages, payment frequency, and method of payment

9. Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, bereavement, and public holiday leave provisions

10. Health and Safety: Safety obligations, reporting procedures, and specific hospitality safety requirements

11. Confidentiality: Protection of business information, recipes, and customer data

12. Property and Equipment: Care and return of uniform, equipment, and other company property

13. Performance Reviews: Frequency and process of performance evaluations

14. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, and final pay arrangements

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving employment disputes

16. General Provisions: Governing law, entire agreement, and variation clauses

What sections are optional to include in a Hospitality Employment Contract?

1. Alcohol Service Requirements: Include when role involves serving alcohol, specifying required certifications and compliance obligations

2. Tips and Gratuities: Include when the establishment has a tipping policy, detailing distribution and handling

3. Commission Structure: Include for roles with sales targets or commission-based incentives

4. Transport Allowance: Include for late-night shifts requiring special transport arrangements

5. Multiple Venue Work: Include when employee may be required to work across different locations

6. Training Requirements: Include for roles requiring specific ongoing training or certifications

7. Accommodation Provisions: Include when accommodation is provided as part of employment package

8. Split Shift Arrangements: Include when role may involve split shifts

What schedules should be included in a Hospitality Employment Contract?

1. Schedule 1: Position Description: Detailed breakdown of role responsibilities and requirements

2. Schedule 2: Remuneration Details: Detailed breakdown of pay rates, including overtime and holiday rates

3. Schedule 3: Hours of Work: Specific roster patterns and shift arrangements

4. Schedule 4: Company Policies: List of applicable workplace policies and procedures

5. Schedule 5: Uniform Requirements: Details of required uniform items and maintenance responsibilities

6. Appendix A: Health and Safety Procedures: Specific safety procedures relevant to the role

7. Appendix B: Food Safety Requirements: Food handling and hygiene requirements if applicable

8. Appendix C: Emergency Procedures: Emergency response procedures specific to the venue

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

New Zealand

Publisher

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Document Type

Employment Contract

Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Industries

Hospitality

Food Service

Restaurant

Hotel

Catering

Tourism

Entertainment

Accommodation

Food and Beverage

Relevant Teams

Operations

Kitchen

Front of House

Food and Beverage

Events

Catering

Guest Services

Housekeeping

Administration

Management

Relevant Roles

Restaurant Manager

Chef

Sous Chef

Line Cook

Kitchen Hand

Waiter/Waitress

Bartender

Barista

Host/Hostess

Restaurant Supervisor

Food and Beverage Manager

Catering Manager

Front Desk Manager

Hotel Manager

Housekeeping Supervisor

Events Coordinator

Maitre d'

Sommelier

Kitchen Manager

Cafe Manager

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