Cafe Attendant

The Whakapapa whanau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu.
In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area.
In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola.
Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.
Mo te tunga | About the role Are you looking to immerse yourself in a NZ Tourism with a unique NZ cultural element in a World Heritage and Cultural Park
We are looking for friendly and personable staff to join our Front of House Food & Beverage Team.Key responsibilities include: Provide outstanding?service Working on the tills and POS Communicate with Head Barista & Supervisor on aspects associated with making great coffee Assist in cleaning café and other areas of cafe / Food and Beverage service Assist in cash handling Love your coffeeNga pukenga me nga wheako ou | Your skills and experienceExperience working in hospitality or retail would be beneficial.
Positive and proactive verbal communication skills and a willingness to work in a team.
Helpfulness and willingness when dealing with people.
A flexible approach to work schedules, guest needs, and the strategic direction of the business on a day.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offerGear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa.
Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks including exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store.We also offer a discounted accommodation option to staff on request.Your Whakapapa whanau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth
Remuneration range - $23.15 to $24.74 depending on experienceTono mai - Apply now ** Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet approximately 60% of criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box.
If you think you have what it takes for this role but maybe you don't meet every single bullet point above, we encourage you to get in touch.
We'd love to hear from you and see if you could be a great fit for our whanau.
***On October 27, 2023, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited was put into Receivership with Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson appointed as Receivers.
They transferred ownership of the Turoa ski area to Pure Turoa Limited in April 2024 and are continuing to work on the sale of Whakapapa.