Cafe Assistant - Casual

Summerset - Care; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Career growth across roles

Hospitality qualifications offered

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Café Assistant for the Rototuna village to deliver warm hospitality and excellent coffee, supporting residents, their families, and visitors. You will prepare beverages, serve food, and contribute to a welcoming café environment.

This casual role operates on an as-needed basis, with opportunities to develop barista skills and participate in village events and dining experiences.

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

Barista skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

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 Rototuna 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. 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

You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, 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
• 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 22nd September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications