Kitchen Hand & Front of House - Columbus Cafe


If you enjoy preparing great food, delivering warm customer service, and being part of a busy, friendly café team, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a motivated Kitchen Hand & Front of House Team Member to join Columbus Coffee Hastings. This combined role gives you the chance to build your skills in both the kitchen and the café — perfect for someone who wants variety, enjoys learning, and likes staying busy.

What the role involves

In the kitchen:

  • Preparing and assembling a range of menu items
  • Following recipes accurately
  • Maintaining clean, organised workspaces
  • Supporting our chefs during busy service times

Front of House:

  • Greeting customers and providing great hospitality
  • Serving food and beverages
  • Keeping the café tidy and presentable
  • Helping create a positive experience for every guest

What we’re looking for

  • Genuine interest in cooking and food preparation
  • Friendly, confident customer service
  • Good eye for detail and ability to follow recipes
  • Clean and tidy work habits
  • Understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety practices
  • Willingness to pitch in across the entire café
  • A calm, cheerful approach when things get busy

Experience is a bonus, but it’s your attitude, energy, and willingness to learn that will make you stand out.

Why join us?

At Columbus Coffee, you’ll enjoy a warm, supportive environment, and opportunities to grow in both kitchen and front-of-house skills. If you love great food, great coffee, and great people — you’ll fit right in.

We offer:

  • Generous staff buying privileges
  • Daytime hours (weekends and public holidays expected)

This is a full-time, permanent position.

If you’re passionate about café food and enjoy a role with variety, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d love to join our team.

Apply now

Permanent (Full time)

Job no: KH & FOH 03/26

Location: Mitre 10 MEGA Hastings

Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2026