Cafe Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Cater Plus Services Full time
Monday to Friday (during academic terms only)

To start mid-January 2024

Are you an experienced café chef or cook, and passionate foodie looking for your next challenge in a vibrant and dynamic environment? If so, this rare opportunity managing our Coffee Infusion Café located on site at Ara Institute of Canterbury's Madras Campus has your name all over it


With the support of a small team, you will be hands-on in the café actively involved in the creating, cooking, and presentation of food, as well as the day-to-day service and running of the café.

You will be warm and friendly, creating an inviting environment, to make the students and staff on site smile and keep them coming back for more.


To be successful, you will have experience in a similar café environment creating and serving tasty and tempting hot and cold cabinet options, and barista coffee.


You must be able to:

  • Prepare, cook and display appetising cabinet food and baking
  • Make and serve beautifully crafted coffee
  • Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Adapt menus to cater for a varied clientele and dietary requirements
  • Operate Eftpos and POS machine with a smile
  • Manage food and labour costs within budget
  • Implement New Zealand Food Control and Safety regulations
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard free environment
  • Be able to problem solve, multitask and work under pressure
  • Show a flexible, cando, committed attitude


This position is full time, working Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3pm, and is educational, meaning there is no work during the tertiary term breaks and summer vacation - giving you more time to spend with family and enjoy the sun.

We are looking for someone to commence mid-January 2024 to allow for training before the students return for the new year.

Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next level passion for food.

Join the Cater Plus team, made up of over 500 individuals that live our values, and where our people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.


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