Chris Rollitt

  • Branch President
  • Waikato

Chris Rollitt has built a hospitality career spanning more than three decades, working across a wide range of roles within New Zealand’s tourism and hospitality industry. Alongside venue operations, Chris has become a strong advocate for the wider industry through his leadership role as Waikato Branch President for Hospitality New Zealand. His career has combined venue management, event coordination, sponsorship partnerships, and community engagement, with a strong focus on supporting local sport, charities, and industry development. Chris is widely respected for blending traditional hospitality values with modern operational thinking, helping position The Cook as both a successful business and a cornerstone of the Hamilton hospitality scene.