Cafe Assistant

Come and join the team as a casual Café Assistant at the Terrace Café!

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency that is committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business. As an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, we deliver a co-ordinated, region-wide programme to maximise cultural, social, and economic benefits for our residents and visitors, as well as driving investment and innovation, to support Auckland businesses to thrive.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Café Assistants at The Terrace Café, and currently have multiple casual openings to join our supportive and friendly team.

The Terrace is located at the main entrance of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading performing arts venue the Aotea Centre, and overlooks Aotea Square - one of the city’s largest green spaces and known for its civic and cultural events. The Terrace is a relaxing and spacious café where our patrons enjoy our fresh and delicious meals, tasty share plates, L’affare coffee, and a great selection of local craft beers. The Terrace prides itself on the warmth and manaakitanga (hospitality) offered to all.

You will be based at the Terrace Café and will also have the opportunity to work at The Container Bar in Aotea Square and Starks at The Civic.

The Café Assistant role includes order taking for food, coffee, and drinks, using our Point of Sale (POS) system, and providing food service. Excellent customer service and manaakitanga (hospitality) is our focus with every patron who visits. Note the role is an active one and does include an aspect of manual lifting.

We offer flexible, casual work which is rostered over a 7-day roster period. You will be available to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, including some or all of the following: weekdays, weeknights, and weekends.

He kōrero mōu: About you

Do you have the following?

• A positive and friendly personality
• A willingness to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent communication and social skills and ability to think on your feet
• Keenness to work in a team environment
• High standard of grooming and presentation
• Be available at least 3 shifts per week, and ability to work up to 20 hours per week.

We do provide full training, so no previous experience is required, just an awesome attitude! Although previous experience working within hospitality industry, especially in a Café or restaurant, can be beneficial.

Please click here to access job description.

Payrate is $26.00 per hour.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Apply now to join the amazing team at the Terrace Cafe and help create memorable experiences for our patrons! We look forward to receiving your application (please submit CV and a cover letter)!

Applications close 5pm Tues 21 May 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the roles. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.