Barista - Casual

About the Company At Ryman, we believe that a fulfilling life becomes even richer as we age. We are a leader in retirement living and aged care, dedicated to enhancing freedom, connection, and well-being for individuals as they grow older. With 49 villages across New Zealand and Australia, we employ approximately 7,700 team members in various sectors. We take pride in being the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick, and our guiding principle is simple: everything we do must be "Good enough for mum and dad." About the Role We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Barista. This casual role involves working varied hours and days, with flexibility being essential, particularly for weekend shifts. In this position, you will be responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service in our café for residents, relatives, and visitors. Your experience in making coffee will be crucial as you craft delicious beverages while promoting a welcoming and caring atmosphere within the village. You will also maintain cleanliness and organization in the café and work closely with your colleagues to ensure smooth operations. About You To thrive in our supportive and caring environment, you should possess the following qualifications: - Previous experience as a Barista in a busy café setting - Outstanding communication and customer service skills, with the ability to multitask effectively, including coffee preparation, customer service, and food service - Strong empathy and a friendly, approachable demeanor - A reliable, friendly, and professional manner, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Please note that while we welcome applications from overseas candidates, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position due to immigration requirements. Benefits of Working at a Ryman Village We offer several benefits to our employees, including: - Employee wellness incentives, mental health support, and additional wellness day leave - Certainty of hours through fixed rosters, along with an additional weekend allowance of $2.50 per hour - The opportunity to work in a beautiful, resort-style village with 24/7 management support - Ongoing training and support for professional development and career progression - Daily fresh fruit available for all team members - Access to over 60 discounts from well-known brands across various sectors, including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, childcare services, and retail At Ryman, we foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, inviting anyone interested in joining our team to apply for our open positions. If you are keen to be part of an organization with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date, which may result in the job ad being closed earlier than planned.