Barista (Friday & Sunday) Columbus Coffee Whangaparaoa

Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited; Whangaparāoa; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading café brand in Whangaparāoa is seeking a skilled Barista to join the team on a permanent, part-time basis. You will craft top-tier coffee and provide excellent customer service while supporting front-of-house duties. This role offers fixed shifts and a fun, supportive team culture, making it a great opportunity for those looking to balance work and life. Join us and be part of a community-focused café experience.

Benefits

Generous staff purchase scheme

Supportive team culture

Set, reliable hours

Community-focused brand

Qualifications

• Proven barista experience in a café or hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation and service standards.
• Friendly, people-first approach with great customer service skills.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Craft top-tier coffee for customers.
• Deliver great customer service.
• Support the team with front-of-house duties.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service skills

Coffee preparation knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

At Columbus Coffee, we’re all about great food, expertly crafted coffee, and creating a welcoming café experience for our local communities. As one of New Zealand’s most recognised café brands, we serve premium coffee and fresh, delicious meals inside Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores nationwide. Our Whangaparaoa café is a favourite spot for locals to relax, refuel, and connect. With a strong focus on quality, service, and team culture, we serve up classic Kiwi breakfasts, tasty lunches, and top-tier barista-made coffee every day. Joining Columbus Coffee means becoming part of a world-class café group backed by strong national support, training, and opportunities for growth.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Barista to join our Whangaparaoa team on a permanent, part-time basis. You’ll be the star behind the machine—crafting top-tier coffee, delivering great customer service, and supporting the team with front-of-house duties. This role comes with fixed shifts:

• Friday: 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
• Sunday: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

What You’ll Bring

• Proven barista experience in a café or hospitality setting
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation and service standards
• A friendly, people-first approach with great customer service skills
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure during busy periods
• Availability for the fixed shifts above (Friday & Sunday)
• Based locally (Whangaparaoa or nearby suburbs, with easy travel)

The Perks

• Generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Café’s and Mitre 10 stores
• Fun, supportive team culture with ongoing training
• Set, reliable hours = great work-life balance
• Be part of a well-loved, community-focused café brand

What’s Next?

If you’ve got the experience and live locally, we’d love to hear from you! Follow the link below to apply online.