Barista/Cafe Asst needed - weekend job

Garin College International; Nelson, Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Nelson is seeking a passionate Barista / Cafe Assistant to join our weekend team. This part-time role covers Saturday 08:30-16:30 and Sunday 09:30-15:30, focusing on serving residents and visitors with great coffee and friendly service.

Experience in a busy cafe is essential, along with reliable teamwork and the ability to keep the cafe clean and well-organised.

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience in a busy cafe environment.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Some leadership exposure or ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent food and beverage service for residents, relatives and visitors.
• Make great coffee, handle the till and food service as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the cafe.
• Work closely with colleagues and support daily operations.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Job description

This would be a good job for someone with cafe experience OR if you have done a STAR Barista Course.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Nelson as a Barista / Cafe Assistant . This is a Part Time role working Saturday 0830-1630 & Sunday 0930-1530 .

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Barista to help run our café over the weekends. This is an exciting yet important role, best suited to someone with previous café experience and some leadership exposure, whether as an all-rounder or barista, who can confidently support daily operations and deliver excellent customer service.

In this role you will:

• Provide an excellent food and beverage service in the café for residents, relatives and visitors - Experience making coffee essential
• Have experience working in a busy café
• Handle food, the till, and making great coffee
• Be responsible for crafting delicious beverages, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the café
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

• Previous experience as a Barista in a busy cafe environment
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills with the ability to multitask with coffee making, serving customers and food service
• Strong empathy with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment