Café Bar Assistant

SeaLink New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career support

Caring employer & communities

Passionate team environment

Job summary

SeaLink New Zealand Limited is offering casual and fixed-term Café Bar Assistant roles at Half Moon Bay and Auckland CBD. Start early November, finish end March 2027. Shifts can start as early as 5:00am and run until 8:00pm, with transport to work required.

These roles include customer service, adherence to food service guidelines, and assisting deckhands with operational duties. A strong team environment and flexibility are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café or retail environment is required.
• Knowledge of the safe sale and supply of alcohol.
• Good local knowledge of visitor attractions in Auckland.
• Experience with POS systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.
• Own reliable transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Following strict guidelines in food service.
• Providing a welcoming and efficient service.
• Maintaining knowledge of the menu offerings.
• Assisting deckhands with operational duties as needed.

Skills

Cafe/retail experience

Alcohol service basics

POS experience

Local visitor knowledge

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Reliable transport

Job description

The ideal role if you want to enjoy working in a vibrant environment surrounded by the beautiful water this summer!

With summer fast approaching, we have opportunities for casual and fixed-termCafé Bar Assistants, who will be based at Half Moon Bay and Auckland CBD and will play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction while contributing to the café’s overall efficiency.Our summer fixed-term positions start early November and go through until the end of March 2027.Working in this role, you will have the opportunity to learn the ropes of a Deckhand through assisting our Deckhands with operational and safety duties!

Shifts start as early as 5:00am and finish as late as 8pm. Due to the early starts, access to your own reliable private transportation is essential.

Majestic scenery. Extraordinary wildlife. And an escape unlike any other. It’s all in a typical day’s work for us here at SeaLink – connecting people and businesses to the majestic Hauraki Gulf, so they can explore, transport stuff, commute, and share our love for the islands.

At SeaLink, we believe in connection and teamwork. People come and stay at SeaLink – because of “one boat, one team” we might have all arrived on different ships, but we are all on the same boat together, working towards a common goal.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional customer service
• Following strict guidelines in food service
• Providing a welcoming and efficient service
• Maintaining knowledge of the menu offerings
• Assisting deckhands with operational duties as needed

To be successful in this role, you must have your own reliable transport and should possess the following skills, knowledge, and qualities:

• Previous experience in a café or retail environment
• Understanding the principals of the safe sale and supply of alcohol
• Good local knowledge of visitor attractions
• Experience with POS systems
• A demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Able to adapt easily to changing work conditions
• Ability to resolve customer queries with initiative and a positive attitude while being a productive team member.
• Reliable private transportation

• Career support - gain invaluable experience
• The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people and communities
• Opportunity to work with passionate individuals and an incredible team

A position description can be provided upon request.

SeaLink has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, drug test and a criminal record check. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their qualifications and eligibility to work in New Zealand.