Barista

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week

Brand training on recipes and service

Staff discounts

Opportunity to progress to Shift/Super

Job summary

Cha Panda in Auckland is seeking a skilled Barista to join our busy tea and beverage store. You will prepare espresso and tea beverages to brand standards, greet customers and handle orders with friendly service.

You should have experience in a café or quick-service, good English, and be available for weekends and evenings. Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is required; 30 hours guaranteed per week with full brand training and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating espresso/beverage equipment in high-volume settings.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Experience in café/tea shop or quick-service; Level 4 preferred, not mandatory.
• Strong customer service and clear English communication.
• Available for rotating roster including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to brand standards across espresso and tea bases.
• Operate and maintain espresso machines and related equipment.
• Prepare toppings and add-ons to required texture and holding times.
• Greet customers, take orders, and process payments via POS/EFTPOS.
• Monitor quality, stock rotation, and report shortages to the Store Manager.
• Clean and sanitise equipment and service areas; assist training new staff.

Skills

Espresso machine operation

Food safety

Customer service

English communication

Weekend availability

NZ work entitlement

Education

Level 4 qualification in beverage service

Tools

Espresso machines

Tea brewing equipment

Job description

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Cha Panda is a fast-growing tea beverage brand known for freshly brewed tea, hand-crafted fruit teas and premium milk tea. Our Auckland store is a busy, high-volume outlet serving a diverse customer base. We are looking for a skilled Barista to join our team and help maintain the drink quality and service standards our brand is built on.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve the full beverage range to brand recipe and presentation standards, including espresso-based coffee, freshly brewed tea bases, milk teas, fruit teas and specialty blends
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, tea brewing equipment, blenders, sealing machines and fructose dispensers
• Cook and prepare toppings and add-ons (tapioca pearls, jellies, puddings, fresh fruit) to required texture and holding-time standards
• Greet customers, take and process orders, provide product recommendations and handle payments via POS and EFTPOS
• Monitor beverage quality, sugar and ice levels, and consistency across every order
• Maintain stock rotation, complete daily par-level checks and report shortages to the Store Manager
• Clean and sanitise equipment, benches and service areas in line with Food Control Plan requirements
• Assist with training new team members on recipes and equipment use

Skills and experience required

• Demonstrated ability to operate espresso and beverage equipment to a consistent standard in a high-volume setting
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Relevant experience as a Barista or in beverage preparation in a café, tea shop or quick-service environment, or a relevant Level 4 qualification preferred, however, they are not mandatory.
• Strong customer service skills and clear communication in English
• Availability to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings and public holidays
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand at the time of application

What we offer

• Guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week
• Full brand training on recipes, equipment and service standards
• Staff discounts and a supportive team environment
• Opportunities to progress to Shift Supervisor