Cafe Assistant - Casual

Summerset Holdings; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Career growth opportunities

Hospitality qualifications supported

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages seeks a Café Assistant for Boulcott Village to deliver warm hospitality and a welcoming café experience for residents, families, and visitors.

You will craft coffee, prepare cabinet food and light meals, and support village events while maintaining a friendly, efficient service in a community hub setting.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience is required.
• Barista skills are essential to deliver great beverages.
• Strong customer service and friendly attitude are key.
• Ability to multitask and switch between tasks smoothly.
• Good team player with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve food and drinks to high standards.
• Provide outstanding barista services to residents, families, and visitors.
• Assist with catering for village events and functions.
• Handle cash and reconcile daily takings.
• Work with Café Supervisor and Chef Manager to ensure a welcoming experience.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Barista skills

Customer service

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 Boulcott 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 an 'as and when' required 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 on25/09/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.