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The Employment Contract For Restaurant Staff is essential for establishing clear employment relationships in New Zealand's hospitality sector. This document is designed for use when hiring any restaurant staff member, from kitchen personnel to front-of-house staff, ensuring compliance with New Zealand's employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act 2000, Food Act 2014, and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. It includes comprehensive coverage of industry-specific requirements such as food safety protocols, shift work arrangements, and hospitality-specific obligations while protecting both employer and employee interests. The contract is structured to accommodate various restaurant types, from casual dining to fine dining establishments, and can be customized based on specific role requirements while maintaining compliance with New Zealand employment law.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer (restaurant) and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including position titles, workplace, and other relevant terminology

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

5. Term of Employment: Whether the position is permanent, fixed-term, or casual, including start date and end date if applicable

6. Hours of Work: Regular hours, shift patterns, roster arrangements, and break entitlements

7. Place of Work: Primary work location and potential requirement to work at other locations

8. Remuneration: Base salary/wage rate, payment frequency, method of payment, and any additional allowances

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

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

11. Food Safety and Hygiene: Specific requirements for food handling, hygiene standards, and related certifications

12. Confidentiality: Protection of business information, trade secrets, and customer data

13. Performance Requirements: Performance standards, review processes, and expectations

14. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, and final payment provisions

15. General Provisions: Amendments, governing law, and entire agreement clause