Café Supervisor

Oceania Group; Beachlands; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Group's Waterford Village in Hobsonville is seeking an experienced Café Supervisor for a fixed-term role, 37 hours per week, from late September 2026 to early April 2027. You will lead the café team, create a welcoming experience for residents, families and visitors, and work closely with the Head Chef to ensure high standards of food, coffee and service.

You'll contribute hands-on kitchen support, manage stock and café records, and mentor staff to grow their skills while maintaining

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in food service, ideally including supervisory café experience.
• Confident in food preparation and basic cooking when required.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and café operations.
• Organised with stock management and café administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the café team to deliver a warm and welcoming experience
• Providing excellent service and building great relationships with residents, families and visitors
• Working closely with the Head Chef on menus, cabinet offerings and the presentation and quality of food
• Getting hands-on with basic cooking and food preparation, including baking, sandwiches and short-order items when required
• Making great coffee and supporting day-to-day food and beverage service
• Managing stock levels, ordering and café inventory
• Overseeing POS and EFTPOS transactions and maintaining accurate café records
• Supporting catering, resident functions and special events
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Training and supporting café team members to grow their skills
• Helping manage costs while looking for opportunities to continuously improve the café experience

Skills

Food service

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Barista skills

Stock management

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Our Waterford Village in Hobsonville is looking for an experienced Café Supervisor to join our team on a fixed-term basis, working 37 hours per week from late September 2026 through to early April 2027.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take the lead in creating a welcoming café experience for our residents, their families and visitors. You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the café, support and guide the café team, and work closely with our Head Chef to ensure great food, coffee and service are delivered consistently.

You’ll be comfortable jumping into the kitchen when needed, helping with food preparation and basic cooking alongside the wider kitchen team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising and supporting the café team to deliver a warm and welcoming experience

• Providing excellent service and building great relationships with our residents, families and visitors

• Working closely with the Head Chef on menus, cabinet offerings and the presentation and quality of food

• Getting hands-on with basic cooking and food preparation, including baking, sandwiches and short-order items when required

• Making great coffee and supporting day-to-day food and beverage service

• Managing stock levels, ordering and café inventory

• Overseeing POS and EFTPOS transactions and maintaining accurate café records

• Supporting catering, resident functions and special events

• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness

• Training and supporting café team members to grow their skills

• Helping manage costs while looking for opportunities to continuously improve the café experience

What you’ll bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience in food service, ideally including experience in a senior or supervisory café role

• Confidence with food preparation and basic cooking – you’re happy to roll up your sleeves and support in the kitchen when needed

• Strong customer service skills and a warm, friendly approach

• Experience leading, supporting and developing a team

• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and café operations

• Strong organisation skills and confidence managing stock and day-to-day café administration

• Barista skills or experience would be an advantage

• A relevant hospitality qualification or food handling certification would be beneficial

• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people

• A team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.

• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.

• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.

• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

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