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The primary role of a Navy Hospitality Specialist (formerly known as a Steward) is to operate in the Officers' Messes (the recreational and dining areas) both at sea and ashore. They provide a range of hospitality services, catering to everyone from junior officers in the Navy to Heads of State and members of the Royal Family-serving groups as small as 10 or as large as 500.

Your role is varied and includes, but is not limited to, providing table service for up to three meals a day, bartending, and setting up and serving at official functions such as cocktail parties, formal dinners, buffets, and morning or afternoon teas.



You will also provide VIP support at high-profile international and diplomatic functions, both in Current Zealand and overseas.

You will begin your career with initial and professional training before gaining experience through practical, supervised on-the-job training at the Devonport Navy Base's Officers' Mess. Subsequent postings ashore and at sea will follow, with opportunities to obtain external, industry-recognized NZQA qualifications. Further training will support your professional development and career progression within the Navy and the wider Defence Force.

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📌 Hospitality Specialist (City of Devonport)
🏢 New Zealand Defence Force
📍 City of Devonport