Café Assistant

Summerset is one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies and the third largest retirement village operator in the country. We design, build and operate retirement village's right across New Zealand. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

Café Assistant - Calling for a customer service superstar!

An opportunity has arisen for an energetic and friendly person to join our team at Summerset Kenepuru, to assist with the day-to-day operation of our on-site café. At Summerset, we're passionate about providing quality service to our clients and we are growing quickly, with 30+ villages from Warkworth to Dunedin.

We value your customer service ethic as much as the technical skills you bring to the team - our culture is what sets us apart! Our Café Assistant is in many ways the face of our business, we are looking for someone who thrives working with people and enjoy's going the extra mile for their customers.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

The role will see you greeting customers, processing orders, making delicious coffee and serving cabinet food for residents and visitors. You must have prior experience as a barista for this position as you will be working sole charge in the cafe.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be outgoing, friendly and have a can-do attitude
• enjoy providing top class customer service to ensure a great café experience to our residents and their guests
• have the ability to provide high quality and timely support for the Chef
• have prior experience with making great coffee, food preparation and presentation is preferable
• enjoy working autonomously as well as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• Giving Back: We're all about making a difference. We actively contribute to nationwide charities, supporting your fundraising efforts for causes close to your heart.
• Professional Growth: Elevate your career with us! Access professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.

Join Us in the Journey: If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, apply now! Your journey with Summerset promises growth, excitement, and the chance to be a part of something truly remarkable. We look forward to hearing from you.

Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.