Cafe Assistant

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Summerset is hiring a full-time Café Assistant for Wigram Village in Christchurch, E9, onsite. You will deliver a warm welcoming cafe experience, from barista service and food to assisting with village events, while accurately handling cash and reconciling takings with the Chef Manager and Café Supervisor. The ideal candidate brings hospitality experience, superb barista skills, a warm personality, strong communication, and the ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits include Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance, retail discounts, and opportunities to gain qualifications. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight barista and cash handling, demonstrate reliability and teamwork, and apply early before 16 July 2026, as the role may close early.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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 Wigram 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 takings

You’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.

The shifts/hours for this role are: Monday 9:30am-6pm,Tuesday 9:30am-3:30pm, Friday 9:30am-3:30pm Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm, and Sunday 9:30am-6pm.

Qualifications

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 team

At 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.

Additional Information

We 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 birthday
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on the 16/07/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!