Manaaki Cuppa Café Facilitator

A place where everyone is welcome. A place where community grows. At The Salvation Army Mt Albert, we believe a café can be much more than a place to grab a coffee. It can be a place of connection, belonging, friendship, encouragement, and hope. This is more than a café. It's a place where community is built one conversation, one coffee, and one act of kindness at a time. Join us in creating a space where everyone belongs. About the Role: We're looking for a Café Manager who shares that vision and is excited about creating a warm and welcoming space at the heart of our community. Nestled within the Mt Albert Corps Community Centre, our café exists to bring people together, whether they are local residents, families, apartment occupants, community groups, volunteers, or those simply looking for a friendly face and a good coffee. This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves people as much as they love hospitality. You'll help create a place where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcomed, while leading a team of volunteers who share a heart for serving others. We're seeking someone with a genuine Christian faith, a gift for building relationships, and the ability to foster a culture of hospitality that reflects God's love in practical ways every day. What will your responsibilities be: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people feel at home. Build meaningful relationships with customers, volunteers, and members of our wider community. Lead and encourage a team of volunteers who serve with heart and purpose. Help grow a vibrant community hub where people can connect and belong. Oversee the day-to-day running of the café and ensure a positive experience for everyone who walks through the door. Support the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through everyday acts of hospitality and service. Our ideal candidate will: Be passionate about people and community, with a genuine desire to help others feel welcome and connected. Be warm, approachable, and naturally hospitable, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. Bring experience in café, hospitality, or customer service settings. Enjoy leading, encouraging, and working alongside volunteers. Be organised, adaptable, and able to take initiative. Have a living Christian faith and a commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army. Be looking for an opportunity to use their gifts, experience, and faith to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our offer to you: An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing Subsidised flu vaccinations Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society' This role is permanent part-time and 30 hours per week. The starting salary for this role will fall between 45,000 and 48,360 The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army. Reference # 17212 Posted on 11 Aug 2026 Closes on 25 Aug 2026 23:55 Location(s) Auckland Expertise Cafe Barista, Catering, Pastoral Care - Community or Corps based pastoral care, Kitchen #J-18808-Ljbffr