Cafe Supervisor

Café Supervisor - Robert Harris, Freeman’s Bay

Full-time | Monday to Friday | No weekends or late nights

About the role:

We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Café Supervisor to help lead the day-to-day operations of our flagship Robert Harris café in Freeman’s Bay. This is a chance to take the next step in your hospitality career - guiding a small, close-knit team and shaping the experience for our loyal weekday customers.

If you’ve been running shifts, training new team members, or managing FOH in a café environment, and you’re ready to take on more - this is the next step you’ve been waiting for.

Why join us?

• Monday to Friday hours (between 6:30am–4:00pm) - your weekends are yours
• Inspire and guide a tight-knit team across barista, FOH, and kitchen - while staying hands-on and grounded in teamwork
• Represent the Robert Harris brand with pride, backed by the scale, support, and career pathways of the UCC Coffee group

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading by example on shift - calm under pressure and great with people
• Helping build a positive team culture and smooth daily operations
• Managing morning rushes and keeping standards high throughout the day
• Supporting roster planning, customer experience, and service flow
• Representing the Robert Harris brand with professionalism and pride

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has hospitality experience (ideally in a café or coffee-focused role)
• Is a strong communicator - confident with customers and team members alike
• Can juggle pace, people, and product without losing focus on the customer
• Is ready to step up - motivated, organised, and eager to learn more

About Robert Harris:

We’ve been part of New Zealand’s coffee scene since 1952 roasting locally, serving consistently great coffee, and building communities through our café network. Freeman’s Bay is our flagship store - a showcase of our brand and a chance to build your leadership skills in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Perks:

• Sociable hours, no weekends or late nights
• Access to wellness and learning benefits
• Opportunities for growth across our wider café network
• And yes - excellent coffee

Ready to step up and lead from the front?

Apply now and bring your energy, initiative, and love of coffee to Robert Harris.