Kokomo is a busy coastal inspired restaurant located at The Welder on Welles Street. We are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch + dinner. We are looking to expand our team, and bring in a Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Barista. If you have; * Availability to work every Saturday and Sunday daytimes from 8.30/9am to 2/3pm. * Proven coffee making experience in a busy restaurant or cafe setting. * The ability to make coffee to our Flight recipe standards in a timely manner, and maintain the machine. * Personable table service + great customer recall ability. (A Duty Managers licence (or the ability to obtain one) would be advantageous but not essential.) Then we would love to meet you and discuss the role further. This role may have potential for additional shifts in the future too if desired. If working for owner operators, who can provide great career progression opportunities sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applicants must be in Christchurch and available to interview over the next couple of weeks, and have the right to work in New Zealand. We are not accredited employers. To apply please send your CV to: hello@kokomo.nz

Looking for our next experienced All Rounder Barista! Job Title: Experienced All Rounder Barista Location: Gloria Jeans Bayfair Employment Type: Full-Time About Us: At Gloria Jeans, we’re passionate about quality coffee, great food, and creating a welcoming space for our community. We’re currently looking for a reliable and experienced barista to join our team and take on a key role in the day-to-day operations of the café. About the Role: This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is confident in both front-of-house service and behind-the-counter responsibilities. You’ll be involved in all aspects of café operations—from making exceptional coffee to managing stock and closing up at the end of the day. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and espresso beverages • Open the café and set up for daily service • Greet and serve customers with friendly, efficient service • Prepare and present cabinet food and menu items • Take and serve orders for food and beverages • Conduct regular stock checks and manage stock rotation • Place orders for stock and supplies as needed • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all areas, including back, kitchen, and dining spaces • Assist with end-of-day cleaning and closing procedures What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 1 year of experience as a barista in a busy café environment • Confident with coffee equipment, milk steaming, and latte art • Great communication and customer service skills • Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities • Self-motivated, reliable, and a team player • Comfortable with opening and closing duties • Experience with stock management and ordering is a bonus Availability Requirements: • Must be available for early morning starts • Flexibility to work late-night finishes on some days (Thursday and Friday mall nights) • Weekend availability preferred Perks: • Supportive team environment • Great coffee and staff discounts • Opportunity to grow with a locally loved café How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability to kirin.kd@gmail.com.

Longdog Cafe, St Clair is looking for a Full Time Barista to join a wonderful team. Must have a min of 2 years barista experience in a busy environment. If you are a team player, friendly, hardworking and just like to get the job done then this is the place for you. Must be available across a 7 day roster and which does mean rostered weekends on and off. If you love the beach, sand, doggies and being busy then we want to hear from you. Renumeration will be based on experience. Job Requirements: • be competent and experienced cafe worker, and • be able and willing to carry out a wide range of general cafe duties • be an experienced and competent barista • be able to perform consistently in a fast paced environment • be fit and healthy • have a calm and reassuring demeanour • have an engaging personality which customers will be able relate with • be reliable, dependable and not afraid of hard work! • be a true team player able to work collaboratively to achieve a common goal • build on our already high standards of customer service • be competent at completing a variety of other front of house tasks • willingness to work weekends is essential Must be available before the start of August.

Are you an outgoing, reliable, and service-driven individual looking to take the next step in hospitality? We’re on the lookout for a **Front of House (FOH) Team Member**, aged **20+**, who either holds a **Duty Manager's Certificate** or is keen to gain one. **About the Role:** As a FOH team member, you'll be the face of our venue—welcoming guests, running food and drinks, handling POS transactions, and ensuring top-notch customer service. We’re looking for someone who brings great energy to the team and can step up when needed. Can offer full-time for the right applicant **What We’re Looking For:** * Aged **20 or older** (legal requirement for Duty Manager certification) * **Duty Manager’s Certificate** (preferred), or willingness to gain it * Previous hospitality or customer service experience is a plus * Excellent communication and people skills * Reliable, punctual, and a true team player * Available to work evenings and weekends **Why Join Us?** * Supportive, fun team environment * Opportunities for upskilling and career growth * Flexible roster * Staff perks and discounts * Training provided to the right candidate to obtain Duty Manager’s Certificate **How to Apply:** Send your CV and a brief cover letter to hello@hanks.co.nz or drop it off in person at Hanks. We can’t wait to Welcome you to the team!

Our neighbourhood cafe offers a wide range of food - including delicious baking, a variety of homemade cabinet food, all-day breakfast, healthy salads, and much more. The successful candidate is to continue our proud tradition of serving locals with high quality food and drinks. We are now on the lookout for one experienced FOH to join us. Start immediately. Hours available are approximately 30 hours per week. However it is subject to change on a weekly basis. MUST be available for weekends and public holiday shifts. We welcome all with cafe experience to apply! Please apply with CV outlining your relevant experience. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We’re on the lookout for a Coffee Cart Manager to run a brand-new coffee cart near Lakes Edge Holiday Park in Lake Tekapo. This is a full-time, self-managed position ideal for someone who is passionate about coffee, thrives in a hospitality environment, and is excited to be part of something from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: - Operate and manage the daily functions of the coffee cart - Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, beverages and food to customers - Ensure exceptional customer service at all times - Manage inventory, ordering of coffee and food, and stock control - Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant food and beverage environment - Monitor sales, set daily goals, and maximise performance - Contribute to marketing, menu ideas, and business growth strategies. We want your creative input! What’s on offer: - Very competitive salary + performance bonuses - Full-time, daytime hours – enjoy your evenings! - Manage day-to-day operations of the cart - Potential to grow with the business as we expand - Incredible lifestyle in one of NZ’s most iconic tourist spots What we’re looking for: - Trained barista with strong coffee knowledge and skills - Hospitality experience – at least 2 years in a front of house, food and beverage role - Someone who’s reliable, motivated, and great with people - Bonus points if you’ve got previous management experience - Valid Work Visa or NZ Permanent Resident or Citizen Start date: October or November 2025 – we’re open to the right timing for the right person. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in Lake Tekapo while building something special. If you're curious and want to know more, we’d love to hear from you.