Barista - Casual

Are you a friendly and experienced Hospitality all rounder looking for a new challenge? Shona McFarlane Retirement Village in Lower Hutt has an opportunity for you

• Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Barista and all round Cafe Assistant. As this is a casual position, there are no permanent hours.

In this role you will:

• Provide an excellent food and beverage service in the café for residents, relatives and visitors
• Promote a welcoming and caring atmosphere at the village
• Be responsible for crafting delicious beverages, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the café
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

• Previous experience as a Barista or in a similar customer services role (preferred but not essential)
• Strong empathy with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Outstanding communication skills with strong multitasking abilities
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

About Ryman
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors.

Benefits of working at a Ryman Village

• Employee wellness incentives, mental health support, and extra wellness day leave
• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters plus additional weekend allowance of $2.50 per hour
• Work in a beautiful, resort style village with security of 24/7 management support
• Ongoing training and support for professional development and career progression
• Daily fresh free fruit available for all team members
• Access over 60 discounts from well-known brands across a variety of sectors including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, childcare services, retail, and more

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.