Boutique Coffee Expert - Christchurch

Nestlé Nespresso Sa; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nespresso machine

Monthly coffee credit

Staff discounts

Global training program

Job summary

Nestlé Nespresso SA is seeking a Retail Coffee Experience Trainer in Christchurch to inspire teams and customers with engaging coffee training, masterclasses, and product launches. You will lead coffee experiences, build team capability, and foster a culture of learning in a fast-paced boutique environment.

The role requires flexibility to rotate rosters, participate in weekends, and perform keyholder duties while upholding our high standards and warm customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or hospitality, ideally with exposure to training or leadership.
• Ability to deliver workshops or coaching to teams.
• Strong communicator who creates memorable customer experiences.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and keyholder duties.

Responsibilities

• Share your expertise to ignite a love of coffee within your team and customers.
• Plan, deliver, and review engaging coffee training sessions and masterclasses.
• Lead coffee launches and tasting experiences, reflecting high standards.
• Act as the boutique’s coffee leader — building team capability and a culture of learning.
• Support daily operations, including opening and closing as a keyholder.
• Create meaningful customer connections by bringing passion, knowledge, and warmth to every conversation.

Skills

Coffee expertise

Retail experience

Training delivery

Communication

Job description

Retail Coffee Experience Trainer - Christchurch

At Nespresso, we blend passionate people and exceptional products to create careers that elevate coffee and your everyday. As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to doing business as a force for good. Our culture is built on four We CAN behaviours: Collaboration over Consensus, Courage over Comfort, Speed over Perfection & Learning over Knowledge. Together, We CAN.

This is a Full-Time role on a rotating roster, including alternate weekends, late night trade and keyholder responsibilities.

What you’ll do

• Share your expertise to ignite a love of coffee within your team and customers.
• Plan, deliver, and review engaging coffee training sessions and memorable masterclasses.
• Lead coffee launches and tasting experiences, ensuring every cup reflects our high standards.
• Act as the boutique’s coffee leader — building team capability and cultivating a culture of learning.
• Support daily operations, including opening and closing responsibilities as a keyholder.
• Create meaningful customer connections by bringing passion, knowledge, and warmth to every conversation.

Why you’ll love it here

• Enjoy generous perks including a Nespresso machine, monthly coffee credit, and staff discounts.
• Get first access to new product and coffee launches.
• Be part of the Australian and New Zealand Coffee Expert community.
• Access ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development pathways both locally and globally.
• Experience an inclusive, supportive culture where your ideas and individuality are celebrated.
• Benefit from paid parental leave, EAP support, and recognition programs that celebrate excellence.

What we’re looking for

• A true coffee lover with the desire to inspire others.
• Experience in retail or hospitality, ideally with exposure to training or leadership.
• Someone confident in delivering workshops or coaching team members.
• A strong communicator who creates memorable customer experiences.
• A leader who leads by example, supports their team, and thrives in a fast-paced boutique setting.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and keyholder duties.

Ready to lead, inspire, and reimagine what coffee can be?

Please note:

• To be considered for this role you must have full working rights within the relevant location.
• Applicants willbe requiredto undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
• We want to make finding your dream job possible. If yourequireadditionalsupport with your application or the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

People are at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them for Nespresso globally. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together.

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