Café Manager Collective

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand UCSA Full time

**Café Manager | Collective**
University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA)
- Full time
- Monday-Friday
- Dovedale Campus, Ilam

Do you have a passion for making great coffee, serving delicious food, and leading a team to deliver an exceptional for your customers? Join us as the Cafe Manager at Collective Café, located at the Dovedale Campus, where you'll oversee a busy, thriving café.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Customer Experience: Lead the Front of House team to ensure outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere for every customer.
- Operations: Oversee daily café operations, including cash handling, stock control, and pricing to drive profitability. Jump in as needed to assist with food prep duties and ensure the café runs smoothly.
- Menu & Offerings: Ensure the food cabinet is always stocked with fresh, high-quality offerings, and the menu reflects top notch options for customers.
- Staff Leadership: Maintain high standards of service, product quality, and teamwork.
- Promotion: Develop and implement promotional initiatives to boost sales and engage customers.

**What We're Looking For**:
**Experience**:

- 2-5 years prior experience in a busy café or food & beverage outlet.
- At least 2 years’ experience in leading a team.

Personal Attributes:

- Excellent customer service, with a positive and professional demeanour.
- Honest, reliable, and able to work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise staff and foster a team environment.
- Friendly, approachable, and committed to high standards of personal hygiene.

**About UCSA**

**Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha**

**Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)**

Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.

Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 300 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media.

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