Barista – Full-Time | Columbus Coffee Albany

Who We Are

At Columbus Coffee, quality is everything — from the coffee we serve to the experience we create for our customers. As one of New Zealand’s most recognised café brands, we operate inside Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores nationwide, supported by strong systems, training, and brand standards.

Our Albany café is a high-volume, well-established location with a loyal customer base and consistently high expectations. It’s a place for professionals who care deeply about consistency, pace, and service.

About the Role

This is a full-time Barista role suited to an experienced professional who can confidently lead the coffee experience on shift. You’ll be trusted to deliver consistently excellent espresso, work efficiently during peak trade, and set the standard for coffee quality and customer interaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality coffee to Columbus standards, every time
• Managing workflow behind the machine during busy periods
• Delivering polished, engaging customer service
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and presentation standards
• Supporting the wider front-of-house team to keep service flowing

What You’ll Bring

• Strong, proven espresso barista experience (essential)
• Confident dialling in, extracting, and maintaining coffee quality under pressure
• Experience working in busy, high-volume café environments
• Excellent customer engagement — professional, warm, and calm
• High attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Reliability, consistency, and a strong work ethic
• Full availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (roster based)

The Perks

• Full-time, stable hours in a well-run café
• Supportive leadership and a professional team environment
• Brand training and clear operating standards
• Generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Café’s and Mitre 10 stores!

Apply Now

If you’re a skilled barista who values quality, consistency, and professionalism — and you want to work in a café where standards matter — we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and take the next step with Columbus Coffee Albany.