Barista / Beverage Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Barista / Beverage Manager with strong capabilities in store management to join our innovative team. This position focuses on operating within a caravan-based project that offers freshly crafted beverages, blending coffee, milk tea, milkshakes, and nutrition-enhanced functional ingredients. You will be instrumental in delivering premium health-oriented drinks and overseeing on-site operations during brand activations, pop-ups, and marketing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse range of beverages such as coffee, milk tea, milkshakes, smoothies, and functional health drinks with consistent quality following standardized recipes.
• Engage in the development of nutrition-focused beverage offerings ensuring taste and product stability in varying event settings.
• Manage mobile store and caravan operations during events, ensuring efficient workflow, equipment setup, ingredient preparation, stock management, and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.
• Provide exceptional, professional customer service by introducing products and conveying the brand's healthy and freshly made beverage concepts to enhance customer engagement.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior team members on beverage preparation and service quality, assist in developing operating procedures, and contribute ideas for product and process improvements.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as a barista or beverage specialist within the food and beverage industry with solid knowledge of coffee, tea, and freshly prepared drinks.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is preferred; New Zealand Food and Beverage service certification is advantageous.
• Professional appearance, courteous personality, and strong customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and food safety protocols.
• Comfortable working in dynamic mobile, outdoor, or event-driven environments.

What We Offer / Career Growth

• Hands-on experience in research and development across multiple beverage categories including coffee, tea, milkshakes, and nutritional functional drinks.
• Involvement in planning, executing, and promoting brand marketing events and campaigns onsite.
• Potential to advance into marketing, brand promotion, or experiential marketing roles.
• Opportunities to actively participate in creative product development and experiential marketing initiatives.