Cafe Assistant - Part time

You can help bring our villages to life!   At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents. We 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 Dunedin village 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 standard - Providing outstanding barista services - Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions - Handling 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. This is a permanent part-time position and working Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm.  You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with: - Previous hospitality or café experience - Superb barista skills - A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills - Excellent communication and the ability to multitask - The 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. We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits: - Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday - The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset - Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications - Uniform providedNext Steps: Applications for this role will close on 12th of October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!