Cafe jobs in Newtown, Wellington

Barista / Front of House All-Rounder (Full Time)

About Us

Mood Cafe & Eatery is a busy, modern daytime café located in the Capital Gateway complex. We’re passionate about serving great coffee, quality food, and providing genuine hospitality that keeps our customers coming back.

We’re looking for an experienced full-time Barista / Front of House All-Rounder to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and isn’t afraid to jump in wherever they’re needed.

The Role

While coffee is an important part of this position, this is not a coffee-machine-only role. We’re looking for someone who is happy to work across all front of house duties, helping the entire team deliver a smooth and efficient service.

You’ll need to stay calm under pressure, work with urgency, and maintain excellent customer service while supporting your teammates.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing consistently high-quality coffees and beverages.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service.
• Taking customer orders and operating the POS system.
• Delivering food and drinks to customers.
• Clearing, cleaning and resetting tables.
• Keeping all front of house areas clean, organised and well stocked.
• Following opening, service and closing procedures.
• Assisting across all front of house stations as required to keep service running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a barista
• Confident producing consistently high-quality coffee.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• The ability to multitask and stay composed during busy service periods.
• Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work.
• Weekend availability is essential.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position.
• Comparative rate
• Consistent daytime hours, no late nights.
• Staff discounts on food and drinks.
• A supportive, hardworking team environment with opportunities to grow.

If you’re an experienced barista who enjoys being part of a team and wants a role that offers more than just making coffee, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wellington City, Wellington: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cafe: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person