Smugglers Pub & Cafe

14/10/2026

☀️ **WE’RE HIRING FOR SUMMER! 🍻**

**Join the team at Smugglers Pub & Cafe!** 🌿

Summer is just around the corner, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, hospitality-loving people to join our team! If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment, and love being part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ **POSITIONS AVAILABLE:**

🍺 **Full-Time Duty Manager** We’re looking for an experienced, confident, and motivated Duty Manager who can lead the team, deliver excellent customer service, and help keep things running smoothly.

🍹 **Part-Time & Casual Front of House** We’re on the hunt for friendly, energetic, and reliable people who enjoy creating great experiences for our customers.

**What we’re looking for:**

- Previous hospitality experience is essential.
- A positive attitude and great communication skills.
- Someone who enjoys working in a team and can handle a busy service.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a passion for great customer service.
- For the Duty Manager role, relevant management experience and a current LCQ/Manager’s Certificate are preferred.

🌞 **Why join us?** Be part of a fun, welcoming team, enjoy the buzz of a busy summer season, and work in a great pub and café environment!

📩 **Interested?** Send us a message with a little about yourself and your hospitality experience, or drop your CV in to Smugglers Pub & Cafe.

**Tag someone who would be perfect for the team! 👇**

🍻 **Let’s make this summer a great one at Smugglers Pub & Cafe !** ☀️

Smugglers Pub and Café is a notoriously good place to socialize & enjoy the great atmosphere, along with a swashbuckling feast from our gourmet restaurant menu. Check out our changing menu on our website www.smugglerspub.co.nz

07/10/2026

Wanted - Duty Manager

We are looking for a experienced, charismatic and driven Duty Manager to join our senior team!

The key responsibilities of the role include running the venue on a day-to-day basis, supporting the FOH and Bar Managers, guiding and leading the team, and providing outstanding hospitality to our guests.

Background knowledge in the restaurant industry is essential, and product knowledge is a must.

This is a full time role, and a current duty managers license is required for this role.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves customer service to join the bar team at Smugglers pub. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you - email your CV to: [email protected] or call us on 03 546 4084

22/09/2026

🍸🔥 WE’RE HIRING — ARE YOU OUR NEXT BAR STAR? 🔥🍸

If you can shake it, pour it, and keep the good vibes flowing… we want YOU behind our bar! 🍻

✨ SMUGGLER’S IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED BARTENDER
✨

We’re after someone who:
🍸 Knows their classics
🔥 Can handle a busy bar with confidence
😎 Brings great energy and personality
🤝 Loves making customers feel welcome
🌙 Is available for evenings & weekends

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
💰 Competitive pay + tips
🍻 A buzzing, fun atmosphere
🤝 A great crew that has your back
🚀 Room to learn, grow & make your mark

Think you’ve got what it takes?
Don’t just pour drinks — become part of the Smuggler’s crew. 🏴‍☠️

📩 Send your CV: [email protected]
📞 Call: 03 546 4084
🚶 Or drop in and see us at Smuggler’s Pub

11/09/2026

Warm, gooey, and definitely not for the kids. 🤫✨

Come in and try our new 18+ Cookie Sandwich: a warm salted caramel Baileys cookie served with rich Baileys caramel sauce, creamy ice cream, and a shot of salted caramel Baileys on the side to pour (or shoot) your way.

Boozy, warm, and pure indulgence. Who are you bringing with you? 🍦🥃🍪

08/09/2026

🍻🎉 And we have our winners! 🎉🍻

Huge congrats to Derryl & Tanja - Our Lucky winners for Steinlager promo prize! 🏆

Hope you enjoy it guys — well deserved! 🍺

Thanks heaps to everyone who joined in. Cheers from the Smugglers team! 🍻

07/09/2026

🎉 FATHER’S DAY HAMPER WINNER! 🎉

A big congratulations to Simon, the lucky winner of our Father’s Day Hamper! 🥳🎁

Thank you to everyone who entered and celebrated Father’s Day with us at Smugglers Pub. ❤️

We hope you enjoy your prize, Simon! 🍻🎁

Congratulations from all of us at Smugglers! 🏴‍☠️⚓

07/09/2026

🔥 Our Beef Wellington Special is here!

Limited time only — come and enjoy this classic at Smugglers Pub.

🍽️ Good food. Great atmosphere. Always worth the visit.

05/09/2026

Chef Ili is hard at work prepping his signature Beef Wellingtons for Father’s Day tomorrow! 🥩🔥

Bring Dad down tomorrow to try Chef Ili's Father’s Day special or any of our other delicious meals on the menu. PLUS—every dad who dines with us goes into the draw to win our exclusive Father’s Day gift hamper! 🎁✨

See you all tomorrow! 🙌

03/09/2026

🏴‍☠️ A Feast fit for the Captain himself! 🏴‍☠️

This Father's Day, skip the socks and give Dad the bounty he actually wants. We're serving up "The Captain's Beef Wellington" -Perfectly locked away in a Golden, flaky puff pastry treasure chest. Served alongside Creamy gratin potatoes, seasonal veggies, and a rich red w**e jus, it’s a special dish for a special dad.👇 Grab it while it lasts!

Book your table for Sunday, 6th September and Lock in your Father's Day plans today!

01/09/2026

Treat Dad to the Father’s Day he actually wants this Sunday, September 6th, at Smugglers Pub and Cafe! 🍻🥩

Bring him in for a delicious lunch, and as a special cheers to all the incredible dads out there, every dad who dines with us will automatically enter the draw to win an epic Father's Day gift hamper from us! 🎁✨

What’s inside the ultimate Dad Hamper?

🔨 A mini hammer for his "busy" weekend projects

🦨 Classic Lynx smellies (a Dad essential)

🧦 Funny socks & a matching Jack Daniel’s mug + sock set

🍺 A handy b**r keyring

🎴 A deck of playing cards

🥩 Two delicious specialty spice rubs for his ribs and steak

🛖 A hilarious sign to complete his legendary man shed

Tables fill up fast—bring the family, celebrate Dad, and make his weekend one to remember! Give us a call to book your table today.