Casual Café Superstars Wanted!

👋 Who We AreAt Columbus Coffee, we’re all about great food, expertly crafted coffee, and creating a warm, welcoming café experience for our local community. Located inside our Mitre 10 MEGA stores in New Lynn, Albany, Silverdale, Warkworth and our Mitre 10 store in Whangaparaoa, our cafés are a neighborhood favorite for everything from classic Kiwi breakfasts to top-tier barista-made coffee. Joining Columbus means becoming part of a well-known, proudly Kiwi café brand with over 70 locations across Aotearoa—and plenty of local flavour.

With the support of a national network and the feel of a family-run business, it’s the best of both worlds. 📍 About the RoleWe’re looking for reliable, experienced casual team members who can jump in when our crew need a hand; we are looking for baristas and chefs —whether it’s covering sick leave, holidays, or those busy weekend rushes.

🕐 Casual (no fixed roster)🌞 Daytime shifts only—no nights!💰 Competitive hourly rate💡 What You’ll Bring✅ 2+ years’ experience in a café or hospitality setting✅ Barista and or Chef experience preferred (speed and consistency > fancy latte art)✅ Calm and confident during busy service periods✅ Comfortable with cabinet food and cold drink prep (smoothies, frappes, milkshakes)✅ Great customer service and communication skills✅ Able to work weekends, public holidays, and fill in at short notice✅ Ready to jump in when needed 🛠️ Your Day-to-Day🍴 Taking orders, processing payments, plating food☕ Assisting the Barista or jumping on the machine when required🥤 Preparing cold drinks and smoothies🍽️ Delivering meals, clearing tables, and keeping the café tidy🧼 Helping with dishes, kitchen prep, and general cleaning📋 Following Columbus Coffee presentation and food safety standards 🚀 Apply NowIf you’re a café pro who lives local and is keen to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Apply online with your CV and let us know:

Your current availability, where you are based and which of our stores is closest to you, Let’s serve our customers together—right here in your own neighbourhood.