Cafe Assistant

Summerset - Care; Blenheim; Presencial; NZD 28.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retail discounts

Birthday leave

Health cover (medical)

Career growth

Hospitality qualifications

Uniform provided

Descripción de la vacante

Summerset Retirement Villages’ Blenheim village café is hiring two Café Assistants to deliver warm hospitality, craft great coffee, and serve cabinet foods for residents, families and visitors.

We welcome applicants with hospitality experience; barista training is provided for the right person, with a friendly, customer‑focused approach and strong teamwork. Shifts include weekend availability with some flexibility.

Formación

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Barista experience is an advantage, but we provide training
• Warm, friendly personality with great customer service
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsabilidades

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

Conocimientos

Hospitality experience

Barista training available

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for two Café Assistant for our Blenheim village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors.

Don’t have barista experience? That’s okay! For the right person with a great attitude and a passion for customer service, we’re happy to provide training and help you build your barista skills.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

We’re looking for two friendly team members to join our café. Our ideal shifts are below, however, we have some flexibility and are happy to discuss what could work for you:

• Sunday to Thursday: 9:30am to 3:00pm
• Friday to Sunday: 8:00am to 3:00pm

Qualifications

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Barista experience is an advantage, but we’re happy to train the right person
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday
• Southern Cross Health Essentials covering up to 75% of charges for GP's + more
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided