Cafe Assistant / Barista - Casual

Do you have what it takes to brew a delicious cuppa that's good enough for mum and dad? We are looking for a dedicated Cafe Assistant / Barista after a new challenge! 

• Work in our onsite café open to residents, staff & visitors
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Build meaningful connections every day

About the Role 

We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Cafe Assistant / Barista to operate our on-site cafe. This is your opportunity to delight our residents, guests and staff with a delicious cup of coffee, breaky or lunch working at Nellie Melba Retirement Village in Wheelers Hill. 

This is a casual position, with shifts available Monday to Friday, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm or 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, at an hourly rate of $29.14 to $29.69, plus 25% casual loading.

Work in a café that operates more like a small family business. You will provide excellent food and beverage service, work the till, manage stock, and adhere to food safety standards. Within weeks you'll remember our regular's coffee orders. You'll promote a welcoming atmosphere at the village and fill the café with amazing aromas that will be hard to resist.

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: 

• Previous experience as a Barista in a busy cafe environment
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills with the ability to multitask with coffee making, serving customers and food service
• Experience working in a hospitality environment. Minimum food safety certificate required - however we are willing to support the attainment of this
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Our customers love a chat
• Reliable, professional and proactive nature

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in Victoria and New Zealand across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles. We’re one of Victoria’s fastest growing employers, and we’re just getting started. 

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad. 

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care. 

Ryman perks 

• Work in a facility that operates more like a family business. We are well resourced and have great care ratios
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Monthly employee recognition
• Receive a complementary designer uniform
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression 
• Receive a Ryman Team Benefits card with discounts from 45+ well-known brands

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.