Cafe Supervisor
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 Supervisor for our Summerset at Heritage Park Village in Ellerslie who shares our love for people, hospitality, and quality service.
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:- Leading the daily operations of the café and reconciling the daily takings
- Training and mentoring a small team
- Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
- Providing outstanding barista services
- Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable.
This is a full time role offer 40 hours per week from Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Qualifications
You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:- Previous experience running daily operations in a café or hospitality business
- Experience leading a team is ideal
- Superb barista skills
- A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
- Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.
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 provided
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 28th November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!