Cafe Assistant

Job DescriptionWe 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 Summerset Village in Ellerslie 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 standardProviding outstanding barista servicesAssisting with catering for village events and resident functionsHandling cash and reconciling daily takingsYou'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.

We have 3 permanent part time roles, working on a rotating 2 week roster.Permanent Part Time - 26 hours per fortnightWeek 1 : Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10am - 2pmWeek 2 : Friday from 7 : 30am - 2pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 2pmPermanent Part Time - 34 hours per fortnightWeek 1 : Saturday and Sunday from 7 : 30am – 3 : 30pmWeek 2 : Friday from 5pm – 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7 : 30am – 3 : 30pmPermanent Part Time - 66 hours per fortnightSunday & Monday 7am - 3 : 30pm.

Tuesday 7 : 30am - 5pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 2pmQualificationsYou will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with : Previous hospitality or café experienceSuperb barista skillsA warm, friendly personality with great customer service skillsExcellent communication and the ability to multitaskThe ability to work both independently and as part of a teamAt 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—including those with transferable skills from other industries.

You may not tick all the requirements, and that's okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.Additional InformationWe 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 and paid leave for your birthdayThe ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in SummersetOpportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualificationsUniform providedNext Steps : Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 15th October.

This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!