Cafe Manager Required - Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Marketing Manager from Auckland Netball Windmill Road

Kokkino Café, Catering and Events situated at Auckland Netball, in St Johns is a significant contributor to netball in New Zealand. The largest centre in New Zealand is home to over 28,000 participants and users of the facilities. In addition, the facilities provide function and event space for a diverse range of sporting events, expo's, meetings, product launches, weddings and celebrations that require a range of catering.

The café is open during competition to provide recovery food and refreshments to players and spectators along with a small tuck shop run out of a satellite venue in Windmill Park.

So, are you someone who is a great baker, loves preparing food, looking for your next challenge and to stamp your mark on this role? If so, we are looking for an experienced person to fulfill a fixed term role of managing the cafeteria and to ensure the on-going success of this part of our business.

The following attributes are desirable for the successful candidate:
Experience in Canteen/Café management.
Experience in baking and /or food preparation.
Proficient in areas of menu planning & costing.
Lead a team of up to 10 casual staff to deliver a high level of customer service.
Up to date knowledge of Food Safety bylaws and Health and Safety.
Understanding of purchasing and management of stock levels.

Preferred but not essential:
General Manager’s Certificate in accordance with the Sale & Supply of Liquor Act.
Barista trained.

You will work closely with the Event Co-Ordinator and as this is a predominately sport focused facility, with a higher level of activity during the winter months. You will need to be flexible in hours worked i.e., weekends and evenings will be required especially during May to August.

This is a fixed term contract from beginning of March until 31 August 2021. It is highly likely that a subsequent role may be available after that.

Applications close 5.00pm 20 February 2021. A job description is available on request. Please send cover letter and current resume to

Dianne Lasenby
CEO | Auckland Netball
diannelasenby@aucklandnetball.co.nz