Cafe Manager

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Arvida’s Cafe Manager role in Christchurch is a full-time onsite leadership position focused on running the cafe as a welcoming hub for residents and visitors, managing supplies and budget, supervising the cafe team, ensuring Food Control Plan compliance, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver a first class experience within the Attitude of Living Well framework. Key requirements include a current NZ Food Safety Certificate, Word Excel and POS skills, kitchen experience or similar, strong communication, physical stamina, organisational and problem solving abilities, and a genuine empathy for older people. The role offers 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, a competitive rate, ongoing training and a collaborative culture. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show how you will contribute to Being There In it Together Look for a Way, highlight evidence of budget management, staff development and outstanding customer service, and demonstrate alignment with Arvida’s wellness and Eating Well goals.

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

We have a network of 34 communities throughout the country – each with unique environments that support our residents to live life their way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Our cafe is a central hub of our Good Friends community, well-loved by residents and visitors alike. As Cafe Manager, you play a vital role in the well-being of our community through quality food service and great customer care (and excellent coffee!)

You'll be responsible for the overall smooth and efficient running of the cafe, including supply and budget requirements, team management, compliance with our Food Control Plan, and collaboration with other members of the wider team to deliver a first-class experience.

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote ‘Eating Well’, setting goals, and taking steps to meet and maintain our internal gold standard.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate
• Proficient level of computer skills (Word, Excel, POS)
• Experience in working around a kitchen or similar relevant experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to cope with medium to heavy physical demands including walking, standing, crouching, bending, lifting, reaching and repetitive movements
• Organisational, time management and problem-solving ability
• Empathy towards older people, good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Honesty and integrity

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• 40 hours per week working Monday to Friday
• A competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida.