Working at Columbus Coffee offers a great opportunity to be part of a world-class café group. With over 70 stores around New Zealand we’re always on the look-out for exceptional people to help join us in delivering the Columbus experience to our customers.
Columbus Coffee have a number of roles available (not just advertised here) throughout the country in both North & South Island. If you’d like to join us as a Barista, Team Leader or Chef, please download an application (see above button), complete it, and bring it with you to a Columbus Coffee you would like to work in.
Partnering with Columbus Coffee, one of New Zealand’s most recognised brands, we have a unique and successful partnership serving premium cafe food and award winning coffees within our Mitre 10 MEGA Stores.
Our Café located within Mitre 10 MEGA Albany is the hub of hustle and bustle, accompanied by an open plan design - it’s the perfect meeting spot for our local community to come together.
Our ideal staff members will be self-driven, experienced and have a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service with the ability to work calmly under pressure is a must along with being flexible in availability as this role will consist of week day and weekend work.
Riviera Hardware Holdings Limited (RHHL) owns and operates Mitre 10 MEGA Albany, Mitre 10 MEGA Warkworth, Mitre 10 MEGA New Lynn and Mitre10 Whangaparaoa. We also operate our three Columbus Coffee shops within our MEGA stores. We deliver Prenail Frame and Truss solutions through Riviera Pre-nail and manage our own importing via Riviera Imports.
Working at our Columbus Café offers a great opportunity to be part of a world-class café group. With over 70 stores around New Zealand we’re always on the look-out for exceptional people to help join us in delivering the Columbus Coffee experience. We provide a great team environment with a continuous training and improvement plan to help you achieve your goals.
All employment offers are subject to background checks including References and Ministry of Justice Checks. Applicants need to be able to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
We are looking for a passionate Barista who loves excellent coffee, and enjoys interacting with our awesome customers to be Manager of our Columbus Caravan Café situated at Mitre 10 Crofton Downs.
Above all, you need to have a genuine interest in hospitality and strive for excellence in delivering our customers outstanding service.
Columbus Coffee is one of New Zealand's most recognized brands serving premium cafe food and award winning coffee.
This is a Casual position, including weekend work. If this sounds like you - Apply Now! Please note all job offers will be subject to satisfactory Pre-Employment Checks.
Our small Cafe requires a part time Cook to join our team at our Columbus Café located within Mitre 10 MEGA Warkworth.
We pride ourselves in offering delicious meals and superb coffee. We have classic Kiwi breakfasts as well as fabulous lunch options which our customers enjoy all in the relaxing atmosphere of our garden centre.Working at our Columbus Café offers a great opportunity to be part of a world-class café group. With over 70 stores around New Zealand we’re always on the look-out for exceptional people to help join us in delivering the Columbus Coffee experience. We provide a great team environment with a continuous training and improvement plan to help you achieve your goals.
All employment offers are subject to background checks including References and Ministry of Justice Checks. Applicants need to be able to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
Columbus Coffee is an award-winning Café Franchise and we are looking for great Chefs around the country, (both North & South Island), that can work well within a small team. This is a very demanding role as we make all of our cabinet food items on site, plus prepare our menu items as well. You will need to be able to have excellent organisational and time management skills.
You need to be flexible and reliable. Most shifts start at 7.00am.Successful applicants will need to be team players who can stay calm and focused under pressure. You must be available to work a 7-day roster, which will include weekends. You will also need to be a fast learner and be willing to undertake Columbus standard training.
Applicants who have experience in a Café kitchen will be preferential.
Columbus Coffee is an award-winning Café Franchise and we are looking for a Chef that can work well within our small team. This is a very demanding role as we make all of our cabinet food items on site, plus prepare our menu items as well. You will need to be able to have excellent organisational and time management skills.
You need to be flexible and reliable. Most shifts start at 7.00am. Your own transport is preferred.The successful applicants will be a team player who can stay calm and focused under pressure. You must be available to work a 7-day roster, which will include weekends. You will also need to be a fast learner and be willing to undertake Columbus standard training.
Applicants who have experience in a Café kitchen will be preferential. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. You must have the right to work in New Zealand. If this sounds like you please apply ONLINE now.
Job Summary
Exciting employment opportunities for someone with a passion for great coffee and food to join our team! We are looking for talented Barista's around the country.
This position could be full or part time and could have flexible hours over a 7-day roster period. You must be able to work weekends, but there are no night shifts. You will be a team player and will have the ability to stay calm, cheerful and focused when under pressure. As a Barista you'll work in a high volume cafe. You will need to assist with making customer coffees, including Flat White, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Latte, Long Black, Americano, Short Black, Espresso,Hot Chocolate etc. As a team player we would expect you to help keep the cafe clean and up to high health and safety standards. If you have a passion for great coffee, fresh food and exceptional customer service, then apply today!
Key Qualifications
On the job training will be provided, but a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a cafe would be preferred. A relevant qualification will be favourable however not necessary.
Download the application form, and apply now at your local Columbus Coffee!
Our Cafe Team at Mitre 10 MEGA needs 2 x part time CHEFS to compliment the existing team. You will be preparing food, and cooking dishes in line with our scrumptious menus and working alongside our talented team keeping our customers fed and satisfied and wanting more. One will work 24 hours over Thursday, Friday Saturday the other will work 16 hours over Sunday and Monday. Can you stand the heat? Then we want you in our kitchen. Can you cook up a storm? Then see our mixing bowl of essential ingredients below and apply now.
So if you think you have the right mix of skills, experience and are kitchen savvy, then why not ignite your passion and serve up your CV.
Favourite coffee:
Your classic Kiwi flat white
Favourite menu item:
A hearty brunch of creamy mushrooms on ciabatta, with bacon, swiss cheese pesto and a poached egg!
What do I like most about your role:
This role pushes me to never settle but to always find new ideas, try new things, and also challenges me to resolve any unexpected situations on the spot. No two days are the same and this position always keeps me on my toes! I love I have the chance and ability to teach other team members. To find their strengths and weaknesses and then to guide them to grow into the best they can be. The fact I get to meet so many people, make great bonds and interact with a huge amount of our community is just awesome.
Why do you enjoy working for Columbus Coffee:
I absolutely love the fact that I work within Franchise that really believes in what they put out to achieve. The fact that food is freshly baked onsite really ticks all my boxes. I like how we have the freedom to be a individual,be our own, but still work well alonside others Columbus Cofffee cafes. I love the feel of being New Zealand founded owned and managed. To be able to tell our customers we roast our own Coffee beans within Columbus, and know that our coffees being served are only from the freshest beans is fantastic. To have such great support from our head office, my staff, and our locals.. makes for a very friendly happy work enviroment. The clean fresh look with fresh food and Great coffee is a winner for me.
What does it take to become a great Manager:
I would say a great set of ears.
It means alot to everyone is they feel you are hearing them.
You need to be open minded, willing to listen, and to hear people out.
To be ready and open for change at any given time.
To be able to think on the spot when things may not go as planned.
To back yourself and your team to succeed goals and plans put in place.
To get your team on the same path as you, share your short/long term goals and get them involved with reaching them.
To be aprroachable and open with your team.
To have the abiltiy to help and guide your staff to believe in themselves.
What do you like most about your role?
First of all coffee is my passion and I enjoy ensuring every coffee I make is at its best. I put a lot of love into my coffees and like to make sure my customers love the coffee too. There’s nothing better for me than making a great coffee for you and interacting and finding out more about your day.
Why do you enjoy working for Columbus Coffee?
I like the atmosphere Columbus Coffee have created and love my team I work with. Also most importantly is the great support from Head Office I receive on all aspects.
What does it take to be a great Barista?
You need to have a real pride in making every coffee, a passion for learning and improving every day, consistency of making good coffee which comes after practice and more practice. It’s also great to have a good knowledge of coffee .That’s all it takes to become great Barista.
My favourite coffee?
I enjoy a cappuccino for a mid-morning break.
My favourite brunch or lunch at my café?
My personal favourite is our portobello mushroom eggs benedict with a side of toast.
What do you like most about your role?
I really enjoy making beautiful food for everyone. I like to see my customers leaving with happy smiles and full bellies, knowing they’ll return soon.
Why do you enjoy working for Columbus?
It’s an amazing brand name and has an advanced system. I also get to learn new things every day.
What does it take to be a great Chef?
The most important steps are to have a great attitude towards your daily job, attention to detail, following the system and making your customers food just like making your own.
My favourite coffee?
I enjoy a long black to kick start my day.
My favourite brunch or lunch at my café is?
The paleo bowl – I love all the different colours and textures of the dish.