Café Assistant — Barista Excellence & Growth Opportunities

Summerset Retirement Villages; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Uniform provided

Opportunities to gain recognised hosp.

Grow your career across roles

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Waikanae is seeking a warm, friendly Café Assistant to join our village café team. You’ll deliver welcoming service, craft quality coffee, and prepare light meals for residents, families and visitors.

This casual, as-and-when-required role supports the Chef Manager and Café Supervisor. The ideal candidate has hospitality experience, superb barista skills, and a genuine passion for service within a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality or café experience.
• Superb barista skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Hospitality experience

Barista skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Waikanae is seeking a warm, friendly Café Assistant to join our village café team. You’ll deliver welcoming service, craft quality coffee, and prepare light meals for residents, families and visitors.

This casual, as-and-when-required role supports the Chef Manager and Café Supervisor. The ideal candidate has hospitality experience, superb barista skills, and a genuine passion for service within a community-focused setting.