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Kaiwhakahaere Wharekai Café Manager



Job description

Overview

Company: Z – powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

We are one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy with opportunities to explore new journeys and energy solutions.

As part of the Ampol Group, we operate with trading offices globally and share a common purpose with our customers, communities, and people.

Role: Kaiwhakahaere Wharekai Café Manager.

Lead the café offering and help create a welcoming and nourishing workplace environment.

Your passion for great service will influence the employee and visitor experience and contribute to a quality, enjoyable, and professional atmosphere.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6.45am to 2.45pm.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of daily operations, leading a barista to deliver an exceptional café environment
  • Adjust the food and drink offering and operations based on employee feedback and sales
  • Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers
  • Set up daily operations, ensuring food and coffee stations are ready and staff are making coffee and prepping kai
  • Monitor cleanliness, presentation, and the overall atmosphere of the cafe
  • Manage stock rotation, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory within the allocated budget
  • Maintain strict compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations
  • Be a brand ambassador, building loyal customer relationships and representing our values

Qualifications

  • Experience managing or overseeing a café, catering, or hospitality business in a front-of-house capacity with strong barista skills
  • Supervisory or people leadership skills and a passion for customer service
  • Food safety knowledge and qualifications, plus food preparation experience
  • Ability to commit to the hours
  • Drive and innovation to shape a successful café that people love to visit
  • Excellent knowledge of inventory management and stock rotation
  • Ability to resolve concerns professionally and promptly, ensuring a positive experience for Z’ers and visitors

We are passionate about what matters to Z, embracing and living our values to help deliver on our aspirations and commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Additional Information

What We Can Offer You

  • Competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan, medical insurance for you and your family, enhanced KiwiSaver contribution
  • Generous leave provisions including sick leave, parental leave benefits, and option to buy additional leave
  • Access to Z’s Benefits & Recognition platform with retail discounts and cashbacks at 150+ retailers in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Opportunity to contribute as part of a supportive team
  • Upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation
  • Two days per year of volunteering through Good in Your Hood

The base salary range is $65,000 to $70,000 per annum, plus 10% STI, 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution, and health insurance through Southern Cross.

Why Z?


Z is a proud Kiwi company focused on achieving extraordinary outcomes, with flexible working, Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations, and strong values: Tū Kaha, Tū Maia, and Tū Kotahi.

We promote an open and inclusive workplace that supports personal development and community success.

We welcome diverse applicants and encourage you to apply to be part of our journey.

Application
Whakauru | Apply: Please include a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.

Applications close Thursday 6 November 2025.

Shortlisting may begin as applications are received, and we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered.

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