Cafe Supervisor (part-time)

Skills Group; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working

Leave provisions

KiwiSaver

Referral bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Skills Group's Skills Institute is seeking an experienced Café Supervisor to lead our on-site training café in Wiri, Auckland. This permanent part-time role supports Hospitality Level 3 and 4 students while overseeing the café's day-to-day operations.

You'll mentor students, deliver top-notch customer service, manage stock and cash, and ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety requirements in a busy training environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality leadership experience in a café or similar setting.
• Experience mentoring students in a practical environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety and café operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operation of the training café.
• Mentor hospitality students in real-world café environment.
• Deliver exceptional service to staff, students, and visitors.
• Manage stock, ordering, cash handling, and end-of-day reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and Food Control Plan.
• Support catering and special events while maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Barista experience

Stock management

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

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Combine your café leadership experience with mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals in a rewarding part‑time role.

About the role:

Skills Institute is looking for an experienced Café Supervisor to lead our on‑site training café in Wiri.

This permanent part‑time role (25 hours per week, Monday–Thursday) is perfect for someone with café or hospitality leadership experience who enjoys developing others. You'll oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the café while mentoring Hospitality Level 3 and 4 students, helping them build the practical skills and confidence they'll need for successful careers in the industry.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervise the day‑to‑day operation of our training café
• Mentor and support hospitality students in a real‑world café environment
• Deliver exceptional customer service to staff, students, and visitors
• Manage stock, ordering, cash handling, and end‑of‑day reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and Food Control Plan requirements
• Support catering and special events while maintaining high service standards

What you'll bring:

• Previous hospitality experience, ideally in a café environment
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and café operations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a busy environment
• Barista experience would be an advantage

At Skills Group, we're passionate about developing New Zealand's future workforce. Join a supportive team where your hospitality experience will help shape the next generation of industry professionals.

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing: Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance, TELUS Health EAP, and annual flu vaccinations
• Flexible work & leave: Flexible working opportunities where appropriate, birthday leave, long service leave, and extended bereavement leave
• Financial benefits: 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution, 2% SuperLife contribution, and a $500 employee referral bonus
• Learning & development: Weekly paid learning through Love Yr Skills, LinkedIn Learning access, and ongoing professional development

If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading by example, and want to make a difference by developing future hospitality professionals, we'd love to hear from you!