Cafe Attendant/Barista - Winter | Whakapapa JobID: 160928Department: Food & BeverageListed: March 8, 2024The Whakapapa whanau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu. In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area. In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola. Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.Mo te tunga | About the roleAre you looking to immerse yourself in a full winter ski season experience with a unique NZ cultural element in a World Heritage and Cultural Park! We are looking for friendly and personable staff to join our F&B Team. Continue here to join our Whakapapa Whanau our family.Key responsibilities include:Working on the tills and POSCommunicate with Head Barista & Supervisor on aspects associated with making great coffeeAssist in cleaning café and other areas of cafe / Food and Beverage serviceAssist in cash handlingLove your coffeeExperience working in hospitality or retail would be beneficial.Positive and proactive verbal communication skills and a willingness to work in a team.Helpfulness and willingness when dealing with people.A flexible approach to work schedules, guest needs, and the strategic direction of the business on a day.Gear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa. Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks:A complimentary season pass for skiing and / or snowboarding, and access to day pass discounts for friends and familyFree beginner and intermediate group lessons. Don't have equipment? You'll receive discounts on that tooExclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and storeGuaranteed base hours for all full-time and part-time staffPriority access and discounts to our on-mountain medical centre servicesYour Whakapapa whanau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth!Remuneration range for this role is $23.15 - $24 per hour depending on experience.** Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet approximately 60% of criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes for this role but maybe you don't meet every single bullet point above, we encourage you to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and see if you could be a great fit for our whanau.***On October 27, 2023, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited was put into Receivership with Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson appointed as Receivers. The receivers continue trading the Company and are working on transferring the ownership of the Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas to new operators. On 18 December, DOC announced public notification of Pure Turoa Limited's concession application to operate Turoa ski area. The Receivers are continuing to work on the sale of Whakapapa.#J-18808-Ljbffr
