Café Manager MEGA Papamoa

We have an exciting opportunity for a Columbus Café Manager for the New MEGA Papamoa.

Papamoa is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal communities! The cafe opening October 2026 and is located in the brand new Mitre10 MEGA Papamoa store.

At Mega Papamoa we strive for excellence when it comes to our customers’ experience. 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.

Working at our Columbus Café offers a great opportunity to be part of a world-class café group. With over 76 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.

• We are looking for an organized, energetic person with 1–2 years of proven hospitality experience who will lead and inspire others. You will show your passion for people, have an amazing personality with a strong drive of commitment to the café. Your positivity along with our proven training systems will become a powerful combo; your coffee skills and cooking skills will be supported by our onsite trainers. You bring the passion we will be the know-how.

• We are very passionate about customer service and making a difference to our community, we take coffee very seriously with our own roastery producing our superb blend, our menu food is design, tested all by our head chef, are committed to a positive team culture and our environment.

We are looking for someone who is

• A strong leader of people with proven leadership skills
• A solution focused mindset and a can-do attitude
• Has a strong focus on culture and teamwork
• Is calm under pressure and thrives in a busy environment
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service

Experience in

• A high volume fast paced hospitality business
• Meeting set KPIs
•  Food Control Plan knowledge/Compliance
• Barista Skills
• Cooking Skills
• Managing and training teams

We offer

• A competitive pay rate
• Staff discounts from both Columbus and Mitre 10
• Excellent support and ongoing training and development
• Extensive café training
• A fun friendly and positive working environment

If you think you are the right person for this role and would like to learn more about Columbus Coffee Papamoa, apply now!

Must be New Zealand resident to apply

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