New food and beverage outlets lead to 370 new jobs at Auckland Airport

18 May 2018

A new line-up of 27 food and beverage outlets across the domestic and international terminals will lead to hundreds of new jobs at Auckland Airport over the next 12 months.

The new line-up consists of 21 new outlets, which will start opening from June 2018, and six existing outlets which are being redeveloped.

Richard Barker, Auckland Airport’s general manager retail and commercial, says “Our new line-up of food and beverage outlets will provide travellers with an outstanding selection of high-quality New Zealand and international dining options.”

“There will be 370 new management, operations and retail roles which will be responsible for ensuring there is an excellent level of customer service for the millions of passengers that travel through Auckland Airport each year,” says Mr Barker.

“It’s also a significant jobs boost for the South Auckland community. There will be more employment opportunities for local people to work close to where they live. Given our location in South Auckland, it’s important that local people can connect with local jobs which present exciting and rewarding retail careers.”

“We’re also giving customers what they have long desired which is an increased variety of the best of New Zealand tastes and flavours alongside more international cuisines, all set in a modern and vibrant dining environment. There will be something for everyone, with a choice of in-terminal restaurants, casual dining, fast food and grab-and-go outlets.”

We are also delighted to announce that popular New Zealand eateries Better Burger, Mexico, Orleans Chicken and Waffles and Al Brown’s Best Ugly Bagels will open in the international terminal.”

“We will have a wide range of New Zealand-themed bars and restaurants, including Glamp Grounds - an innovative bar and eatery with play areas for children, designed as an iconic Kiwi outdoor campground.”

“They will be joined by Tea Garden, a high-tea concept developed specially for Auckland Airport by tea company Dilmah and celebrity chef Simon Gault; Oma, an artisan bakery and café which has been developed in collaboration with Auckland-based baker Isabel Pasch; 400 Gradi, an Italian restaurant by Melbourne award-winning celebrity chef Johnny Di Francesco.”

“Lovers of international cuisine will also be spoilt for choice when our new Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese dining locations open.”

“We want everyone to have a great food and beverage experience while they are at Auckland Airport, and today’s announcement will ensure travellers get to taste the very best of New Zealand and the world.”

“This is yet another exciting stage in the implementation of our 30-year vision to build the airport of the future,” concludes Mr Barker.

The new food and beverage outlets will be managed by five experienced and successful food and beverage operators: Emirates Leisure Retail; Barworks Hospitality Group; Delaware North Companies, in partnership with the Britomart Hospitality Group; HMSHost; and Kiwi Discovery.

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For further information, please contact:
Auckland Airport Public Affairs
+64 27 406 3024

New food and beverage outlets

International terminal

Indicative Timing

Store Name

Food Concept

Store Style

From June 2018

Urban Food Market (Gates 15-18)

Café

Grab-and-Go

Hayama (before security)

Japanese Cuisine

Grab-and-Go

From July 2018

Best Ugly Bagels

Bagels and coffee

Grab-and-Go

Silk Road

Asian Cuisine

In-terminal restaurant & Grab-and-Go

From August 2018

Glamp Grounds

Unique collection of food and drink styles

In-terminal restaurant & Grab-and-Go

From September 2018

Better Burger

Iconic burgers

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

Mexico

Mexican Cuisine

Casual dining

400 Gradi

Italian Cuisine

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

Hayama (after security)

Japanese Cuisine

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

Halong Bay

Vietnamese Cuisine

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

From October 2018

Café and bar (name to be announced) 

Café and bar

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

Popo Dumplings

Chinese Dumplings

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

Juice concept (name to be announced) 

Fresh juices

Grab-and-Go

From November 2018

Blue Marble Lane

Bar and Eatery

In-terminal restaurant & Grab-and-Go

Oma

Artisan Bakery and Cafe

In-terminal restaurant & Grab-and-Go

From December 2018

TBC (name to be announced)

International restaurant, new to New Zealand

In-terminal restaurant & Grab-and-Go

Tea Garden

High tea inspired offer

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

Gastro Pub (name to be announced)

Gastro Bar and Restaurant

In-terminal restaurant & Grab-and-Go

Domestic terminal

Indicative Timing

Store Name

Food Concept

Store Style

From July 2018

Orleans Chicken and Waffle

Southern style cuisine

In-terminal restaurant

From August 2018

The Gipsy Moth

Contemporary gastropub and café

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

From December 2018

Best Ugly Bagels

Bagels and coffee

Grab-and-Go

From March 2019

Café and Bar (name to be announced)

Café and Bar

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go

 

Hudsons Coffee (after security)

Coffee house

Casual dining & Grab-and-Go