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University of Canterbury Students' Association
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand • On-site
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The Café Manager will oversee daily operations, including cash handling, stock control, and food preparation to ensure a smooth and profitable service. They are also responsible for leading the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards for the café's menu and atmosphere.
Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience in a busy café or food and beverage outlet, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Essential attributes include strong communication skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a commitment to high standards of hygiene and service.
Café Manager | Café 1894
University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA)
Fixed Term until July 2027
Monday-Friday
Ilam 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 Café 1894, located at the Ilam Campus, where you'll oversee a busy, thriving café.
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.
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.
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.
Please apply through our careers site. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.
UCSA is the University of Canterbury Students’ Association Incorporated. Established in 1894, UCSA is a not-for-profit organisation with charity status. Twelve elected student representatives govern UCSA with the support and guidance of external advisors via an Advisory Board. The UCSA employs up to 280 full-time, part time and casual staff who report through a Chief Executive. Since its inception the UCSA has grown into a diverse organisation with an annual turnover of around $10.0 million. The UCSA owns a 50% share of the University Book Shop, and has net assets valued at just over $12.0 million. After the February 2011 earthquake the UCSA moved premises from 90 Ilam Road to the South East Side of the James Hight Library. The Undercroft was redeveloped as a student space, and work is currently being undertaken to replace the facilities and services that were on offer in the old UCSA building. The UCSA operates a number of other facilities spread around the campus, including cafes at Kirkwood village (Kirkwood cafe), Dovedale Ave Campus (Collective) and in the Law (Alibi) and Engineering (Eng Cafe) buildings. There is academic advice and support through to social comment and entertainment by way of UCSA’s student magazine, CANTA; from huge events like Orientation, End of Lectures and Tea Party, to Childcare at UCSA’s Early Learning Centres. This diversity reflects the many services that students have initiated to ensure that the university experience for students at Canterbury is all that it can be.
Offices: 90 Ilam Rd, Haere-roa, Christchurch, Canterbury 8041, NZ
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