Horopito Café complements the wider environmental ethos of Orokonui Ecosanctuary: a nature reserve where the ecology is being restored, and safe habitat provided for our unique native wildlife. The 9km long predator-proof fence encircles 307 hectares of regenerating Otago coastal cloud forest, with tracks for self-guided walking and guided tours, overlooked by an architecturally designed Visitor Centre that provides a spectacular venue for a range of events. The ecosanctuary attracts a wide range of visitors, with revenue from admissions, cafe, shop, and venue hire supporting its core conservation work.
Horopito Café provides a thoughtful dining experience for visitors to the ecosanctuary, and caters for business meetings, weddings, retreats, and all other functions held on site. Our team strives to lead by example: in our everyday operations, we minimise packaging, compost organic waste, use UV treated rainwater, recycle wastewater, and have solar heated hot water. We are committed to sourcing and serving local produce reflective of regenerative practice, and we are committed to creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation with the wider community. By constantly questioning how we can do better, we hope to inspire others to do better too!
Primary role:
Adaptable team member, comfortable in both Front of House and Back of House, working as part of a fast-paced team. Duties include barista service, cash handling, customer service, food preparation (including some baking – training provided), clearing tables, washing dishes, and cleaning.
Hours
- Horopito Café is open five days per week, Thursday to Monday. Cafe allrounder shifts are usually between 5 – 6 hours, worked between the hours of 9:30am and 4:30pm.
Experience required
- Previous café assistant experience required.
- Previous barista experience required.
- Previous food preparation experience required.
Personal attributes
- Hardworking and reliable, with a strong work ethic
- Physically fit.
- Motivated to learn and improve on the job.
Practical requirements
- Able to work weekends.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Workplace first aid certificate, or willingness to attain one.
Reporting
- On a day-to-day basis, the employee shall report to the Chef-Café Manager, or Second In Charge, as directed.
For more information and to apply:
Email cafe manager Louise Havill louise@orokonui.nz. We will assess all applications as they are received so don’t hesitate to apply.