Barista - Fly Thru Cafe, Christchurch

Location: Christchurch Airport

Employer: Compass Group New Zealand

Employment Type: Full-time

Brew brilliance in a fast-paced airport café

• Craft coffee with purpose - Serve expertly made espresso in a vibrant airport café setting.
• Grow your barista career - Access NZQA qualifications, apprenticeships, and structured development pathways.
• Be recognised - Enjoy performance bonuses, awards, and a supportive team culture.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Barista to join our team at Flythru Café in Christchurch Airport. In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the coffee bar, delivering exceptional service and expertly crafted beverages. You'll be the heart of the café experience, creating memorable moments for every customer. This is Permanent Full Time Position rostered across 7 days of the week. Therefore, successful candidate MUST be available to work during weekends

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Operate the coffee bar including setup, service, and close-down procedures.
• Prepare and serve espresso coffee to the highest standards, including grinding, extracting, and milk texturing.
• Deliver warm, friendly, and professional customer service, responding to requests and feedback.
• Maintain coffee bar stocks and ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
• Operate the cash register and follow Compass Group's cash handling procedures.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Experience in a similar barista or hospitality role.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure with excellent time management.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Physically fit, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Holds or is willing to obtain a NZQA Level 2 or 3 Barista Skills Certificate and Food Handling Certificate.
• Hold or is willing to obtain Duty Managers Certificate

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Training & Development - Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Career Pathways - Formal progression opportunities within Compass Group.
• Recognition - Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual bonuses.
• Health & Safety - A safe, supportive work environment.
• Discounts - Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
• Site-Specific Perks - Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to airport amenities.

Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmoments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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