Café Crew Member (Part-Time) | Kaimahi Kawhe

The Parliamentary Catering Team is dedicated to showcasing New Zealand's premium hospitality services & products; and delivering memorable experiences at Parliament.

The team manages several food and beverage venues within the Parliamentary precinct; each offering a different and unique experience; these include the Copperfields café, Pickwick's bar, and New Zealand's fine dining cuisine restaurant - Bellamys. A further function of the team is providing catering and hospitality services for the numerous functions that are held on the Parliamentary precinct.

Te tĪma | The team

We're highly motivated to invite someone into the team who loves working in collaborative environments and inspired to deliver a world class hospitality experience to not just world leaders but all kiwis. This is where this role comes alive!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You'll be providing an excellent service experience to all visitors and customers in Copperfields café. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work within a fun and energetic team.  

Previous barista experience is highly desirable as well as effective communication skills with customers and colleagues; a team player.

• Solid work ethic, dependability, well presented with tidy work habits
• Passion for the hospitality industry, customer-focused, energetic, and self-motivated
• Ability to adhere to compliance and operational requirements
• Effective communication skills with customers and colleagues; a team player
• Solid work ethic, dependability, well presented with tidy work habits
• Respect for equality and a commitment to workplace culture and safety

The role will require a minimum commitment of 27 hours per week. We're seeking people who love to deliver world class customer service. While a background in hospitality would be helpful, we're looking for people who are motivated, friendly, reliable, trustworthy and want to try working at Parliament!

Why work for Parliamentary Service?

• We have a real focus on internal promotions and growth, if you want to further your career then this is a great place to do it
• Our ever-changing environment we work in allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events
• We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and Empowerment

We're a living wage employer and you'll receive an hourly rate of $27.80 p/h

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button and include your resume and cover letter. Applications close midnight Friday 31 January 2025. For any queries or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Fredwyn.Kisona@parliament.govt.nz

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers, this date may change). Some candidates may be asked to participate in a video screening interview as part of the process.