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Posted 21 August, 2026

Cafe Supervisor | Palmerston North

Metlifecare
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Permanent, part-time position - 27.5 hours week (mon - Fri) Great hourly rates, allowances and extensive staff benefits - see below for full list! About the role We're looking for an experienced and passionate Café Supervisor to lead our café team in our Palmerston North Village. We are looking for a 'star', who will deliver excellent service to the our rresidents, family and visitors to the village. driving sales through the cafe, and guiding a small, efficient team. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, this is a combination of front of house and cafe food preparation and cooking. You will be leading a small team in this hands on role, delivering a warm and inviting experience for our village residents and their guests. Ideally you will have your Duty Manager / Bar licence also. Shift: Mon - Fri (8:30 - 2pm) About you As Café Supervisor, you will utilise your team building and leadership skills to train, develop and inspire the team, fostering a great culture and environment where residents will be proud to bring their guests. Strong relationship building skills. Financial acumen as you will be responsible for the Café profit & loss with a focus on growing revenues A current Duty Manager / Bar Licence would be an advantage. Food and beverage services preferably in a supervisory/managementrole Exceptional barista skills and able to deliver outstanding customer service and be able to effortlessly juggle several tasks at once with a smile A Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate will be advantageous as well as commercial kitchen experience Check out some of our Benefits! Paid wellness days per annum & 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers. 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners. Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years Education, Development and Training Support About us Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,300 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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