Café Supervisor: Lead, Inspire & Elevate Coffee & Food

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited in Christchurch is seeking a Café Supervisor to lead New World Ilam’s café operations. You will oversee day-to-day activities, train staff, and elevate our cabinet and food offerings to enhance the customer experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality coffee, fresh food preparation, and maintaining high standards of presentation and hygiene in a busy café environment.

Qualifications

• Proven café or hospitality experience
• Previous supervisory or café management experience
• Strong barista skills
• Passion for food, presentation, and customer service
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily café operations
• Prepare quality coffee, beverages, and food
• Develop and improve the café food offering
• Maintain high standards of presentation, service, and food safety
• Manage ordering, stock control, and waste minimisation
• Support and train café team members
• Work with store management to grow the café business

Skills

Barista skills

Café supervision

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive hands-on approach

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Foodstuffs South Island Limited in Christchurch is seeking a Café Supervisor to lead New World Ilam’s café operations. You will oversee day-to-day activities, train staff, and elevate our cabinet and food offerings to enhance the customer experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality coffee, fresh food preparation, and maintaining high standards of presentation and hygiene in a busy café environment.