Your opportunity to work in a clean, green, vibrant, workplace!
California Home & Garden is a beloved, family-run garden centre nestled within the heart of the Hutt Valley. We take pride in creating a unique shopping haven amidst lush greenery, complemented by our café. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through our title as Wellington's best garden centre!
Read on to find out what positions are currently available. Is this your chance to join the California team?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Glasshouse Café
Cafe - Weekend Front of House & Barista
Candidates who are friendly, self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking with the ability to multitask. Our café is a bustling place with a high volume of dine-in and takeaway coffee, so the right person will thrive in a fast-paced environment. We would not be where we are today without our amazing staff, and as we grow we are looking to recruit the right people to join the café team.
Safety and Hygiene: Candidates must adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring proper handling and storage of food and beverages.
Requirements:
Available weekend days, rostered to one with ability to cover the other if needed.
Barista experience
Front Of House experience
Must be currently residing in New Zealand and available for interviews in Wellington
Key Attributes We're Looking For:
Friendliness: A warm and welcoming demeanour that creates a positive atmosphere for both customers and colleagues.
Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling tasks efficiently while maintaining a high standard of service.
Hardworking: A strong work ethic, dedicated to contributing to the success of our café.
Flexibility: Willingness to take on various responsibilities and work collaboratively with the team.
Additional barista training can be provided
Key Responsibilities:
Barista & Customer Engagement – Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and beverages while efficiently managing orders, interacting with customers, and ensuring a clean and organised workspace to contribute to an exceptional customer experience.
Atmosphere Creation – Build genuine relationships with patrons, providing a warm and welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits.
Operational Support – Assist in maintaining stock levels, ensuring routine equipment maintenance, and upholding cleanliness standards to keep daily operations running smoothly.
Team Collaboration – Work seamlessly with colleagues, share responsibilities during peak hours, and foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
If you're enthusiastic, customer-focused, and excited about the prospect of joining a thriving garden centre or café, we'd love to hear from you! Join the California Home & Garden team and be a part of our exciting growth journey.
If you would like to be part of our journey, please email us your CV and a line telling us why we should consider you to manager@californiagarden.co.nz
You can also hand in your CV to any of our friendly staff in-store at California Home and Garden.
Good luck!