Cafe Assistant - Casual

Summerset Holdings; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Career growth across Summerset

Opportunity to gain hospitality qualifi

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Auckland is seeking a Café Assistant for our St Johns village. You’ll deliver friendly customer service, craft great coffee, and help run the café, bistro and bar for residents, families and visitors.

Previous hospitality or café experience, an LCQ and Duty Managers certificate, strong barista skills, and a team‑oriented, dependable attitude are preferred. You’ll work with the Executive Chef and Café Supervisor to create a warm, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality or café experience.
• LCQ and Duty Managers certificate.
• Superb barista skills.
• Warm, friendly personality with great customer service.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• 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 bistro nights and catering for village events and resident functions.
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings.

Skills

Previous hospitality experience

Barista skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Team player

Education

LCQ certification

Duty Managers certificate

Job description

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

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 a Café Assistant for our St Johns 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, bistro and bar. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our environmenta warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

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

You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable.

This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis.

Qualifications:

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

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• LCQ and Duty Managers certificate
• 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

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
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 3rd November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.