Barista

Be part of something extraordinary. At Hotel St Moritz, part of the MGallery Hotel Collection, we invite you to belong in a place where you can be yourself, love what you do, and exceed both your own expectations and those of our guests.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Barista to join our team at Lombardi Restaurant, one of Queenstown’s most iconic dining destinations. Overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, Lombardi is known for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional service, and refined yet relaxed approach to hospitality.

In this role, coffee is more than a beverage; it’s an experience. You will bring skill, consistency and personality to every cup, creating memorable moments for our guests from the first sip.

As part of our team, you will:

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based coffee to consistently high standards

• Deliver warm, engaging and professional service in line with luxury hospitality expectations

• Share your knowledge and passion for coffee while engaging with guests

• Support service across the restaurant and bar when required

• Maintain a clean, organised and visually polished coffee station

• Take pride in presentation, attention to detail and teamwork

You will bring a luxury mindset with humble excellence, a calm confidence and strong emotional intelligence. Your passion for coffee and service will be supported by:

• Proven barista experience, with strong technical coffee skills
• Experience in a high-end café, restaurant or hotel environment
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a natural sense of hospitality
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop within a premium venue
• Bar and beverage knowledge (wine, spirits or cocktails) highly regarded
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
• You will need to hold working rights for New Zealand. Please make your visa status clear in your application. 

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities:

• We offer competitive pay, plus benefits including daily staff meals and dry-cleaned uniform and laundry allowance, anniversary stays with F&B credit to enjoy.
• Receive unparalleled training, development and support from Accor leadership training programmes.
• Discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments, worldwide - for yourself and for friends and family, across our entire network.
• Be part of a well-established hotel with a strong reputation for providing exceptional service.
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor.
• Refer a friend incentive
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• EAP, well-being and mental health supports available, progressive policies, including 12 weeks paid parental leave, and rainbow inclusive policies and practices.
• Take part in social activities and community involvement initiatives through the year.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.