Careers
Made-from-scratch food, proper coffee and daytime hours in one of New Zealand's most beautiful towns. We open at 7 and close at 3, so the lake and the mountains are yours every afternoon.
Open Roles
Come and join the crew.
If you don't see a relevant role available, please email us here. We keep a small list of potentials for when the next door opens.
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Chef – Scroggin Eatery
About us
Scroggin Eatery is a busy café serving fresh, made-from-scratch food and great coffee. We’re looking for a reliable, motivated Chef to join our kitchen team.The role
- Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch and lunch menu items to a consistent, high standard
- Handle prep, mise en place and working on the line
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety requirements (Food Control Plan)
- Manage stock rotation, ordering support and waste control
- Work well with front-of-house and the wider team during busy services
About you
- At least 1 year of experience as a chef or cook in a café, restaurant or similar commercial kitchen
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene
- Able to work efficiently under pressure and keep standards high in a fast-paced service
- Reliable, punctual and a positive team player
- Available for weekend shifts
- Must have the right to work in New Zealand
Nice to have
- Food safety certification
- Experience with café-style or brunch menus
What we offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Daytime hours, no late nights
- Staff meals and coffee
- A friendly, supportive team
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We're looking for a barista to join the team at Scroggin Eatery on Ardmore Street. You'll make specialty coffee for locals and visitors, keep the bar running smoothly through busy mornings, and help look after our customers.
You'll need:
- 2 years of barista experience
- Confidence working a busy espresso bar
- A friendly, calm approach with customers
- Available on weekends, early starts from 6:45am
What we offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Daytime hours, no late nights
- Staff meals and coffee
- A friendly, supportive team
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We're looking for a friendly front-of-house team member for weekends. You'll welcome customers, take orders, serve food and coffee, and keep the space looking its best.
You'll need:
- Previous hospitality experience
- Great customer service and a positive attitude
- Weekend availability
What we offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Daytime hours, no late nights
- Staff meals and coffee
- A friendly, supportive team
Our story
From a backcountry hut to Ardmore Street.
Our best memories of exploring this place are of huddling into backcountry huts and sharing a meal with friends, new and old. Scroggin is that feeling as a café.
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7am - 3pm
Daytime only. No late nights.
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99%
of our menu made in-house
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7 days
of baking from scratch
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2 Venues
Eatery and Bakehouse, both in Wānaka
Learn the craft. Lead the team.
We train you on our coffee, every dish on the seasonal menu, our systems and food safety. Want more? Learn lamination and sourdough, or step into leading a shift, a kitchen or a venue.
