Barista / FOH
Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 2
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- New Zealand residents only.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the opportunity
A new Columbus Cafe has opened at the new MEGA Pāpāmoa, and the team is hiring two full-time Barista / FOH team members. This is a chance to join a lively, customer-focused café environment where energy, personality, and teamwork matter every day.
The role follows either a Sunday/Monday or Saturday/Monday pattern and sits within a 40-hour work week. You will work five days across a seven-day roster, including one weekend day. Shift times can vary between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
The café is locally owned and known for its strong standards around quality, service, and atmosphere. It offers daytime work only, a supportive team culture, and ongoing learning opportunities.
What the role involves
- Preparing coffee and handling front-of-house duties in a busy café setting
- Serving customers with confidence, warmth, and strong communication
- Working at pace while keeping drink quality and consistency high
- Following the café’s preferred coffee-making approach and procedures
- Keeping presentation, portions, food safety, and hygiene standards at a high level
- Staying organised, calm, and efficient during busy periods
- Contributing to a positive, hard-working, and high-energy team environment
What we are looking for
- Previous experience as a barista in a busy café
- Experience working in a high-volume hospitality environment
- Strong café service and customer interaction skills
- Genuine interest in coffee and a willingness to learn new methods
- Ability to speak with customers easily and naturally
- Excellent attention to detail, including presentation and portion control
- Reliability, punctuality, speed, and consistency
- Ability to stay composed and communicate clearly under pressure
- A positive attitude and readiness to work hard every day
What’s on offer
- Full-time hours with daytime shifts only
- A supportive team culture built around fun, service, and improvement
- Competitive pay
- Staff discounts through Columbus and Mitre 10
- Training, support, and ongoing development
Eligibility
Applicants must be New Zealand residents.
Additional information
The employer is seeking 2 full-time barista/front-of-house team members.