Barista / Café All-Rounder – Part-Time to Full-Time

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Garston; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coffee Bomb in Garston is seeking a friendly, reliable Barista / Café All-Rounder to join the team. The role starts part-time with the potential to transition to full-time after training and settling in. You’ll work in a busy café, handling coffee, food prep, service, and general duties in a supportive environment.

Applicants should have a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Training is available; weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and enjoys working with people.
• Reliable, punctual and focused on customer service.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy café.
• Willing to take initiative and help across all areas.
• Barista or café experience preferred; training can be provided.
• Flexible shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Make coffee and serve customers.
• Take orders and process payments.
• Prepare food and bake as needed.
• Clean, restock and help keep the café running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Reliability

Multitasking

Job description

The Coffee Bomb is looking for a friendly, reliable, and hardworking Barista / Café All-Rounder to join our team in Garston.

This role will begin on a part-time basis, with the opportunity to move into full-time work once training is completed and you are confidently settled into the role.

Garston is an easy drive from Queenstown and Kingston, with beautiful lake and mountain scenery nearby an ideal location for someone who enjoys the outdoors and a relaxed small-town lifestyle.

This is a busy, fast-paced, hands-on café role. You will need to be comfortable working under pressure, staying organised during busy periods, and helping wherever needed. Your day may include making coffee, serving customers, taking orders, preparing food, baking, cooking, cleaning, restocking, and helping keep the café running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working with people
• Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in providing great customer service
• Can work efficiently in a busy café environment
• Is happy to take initiative and help across all areas of the café
• Has barista or café experience—this is preferred, but training can be provided for the right person
• Is available for flexible shifts, including weekends when required

Working Holiday Visa holders are welcome to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The successful applicant will be available to start immediately

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Cafe Allrounder?
• Do you have a current New Zealand's driver's licence?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?