Barista
The Barista supports the effective day-to-day operation of the Christchurch Adventure Park café by preparing and serving high-quality coffee and beverages, delivering efficient, friendly, and professional service to guests, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and contributing positively to a team-focused, fast-paced hospitality environment.
The role plays a key part in delivering Christchurch Adventure Park’s commitment to exceptional visitor experiences, teamwork, and operational excellence within a unique outdoor adventure setting.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and hot and cold beverages in line with café standards.
· Provide consistently professional, friendly, and welcoming customer service.
· Engage positively with guests, contributing to a relaxed, inclusive, and enjoyable café environment.
· Operate coffee machines, grinders, and related equipment safely and correctly.
· Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the coffee station, service areas, and equipment.
· Support efficient café operations during peak periods, including clearing tables and delivering food and beverages as required.
· Assist kitchen and front-of-house teams as needed, adapting to different tasks during service.
· Maintain an exceptionally high standard of food hygiene and personal cleanliness.
· Comply with all food safety, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.
· Work safely in a physically active environment, including extended periods on feet and repetitive tasks.
· Undertake other duties as required to support café operations.
Professional Requirements
· Proven experience as a barista in a commercial café environment.
· Ability to produce consistent, high-quality coffee in a fast-paced setting.
· Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
· Strong time management and multitasking skills, with attention to detail and safety.
· High standards of food hygiene, personal presentation, and cleanliness.
· Positive, friendly, and reliable approach with a strong team mindset.
· Proven ability to learn new systems, follow procedures, and show initiative.
· Physically capable of working on feet for extended periods and in demanding conditions.
· Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
· Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
· Legal right to work in New Zealand for the duration of employment.
Christchurch Adventure Park is committed to:
· Delivering high-quality, memorable visitor experiences
· Working collaboratively as a team across diverse roles
· Operating safely, responsibly, and professionally
· Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for staff and visitors alike
The Barista is expected to uphold and model these values in all aspects of their work.
If this sounds like somewhere you'd like to work then we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter clearly stating what role you are applying for to:
careers@christchurchadventurepark.com