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22/10/2026
☕ WAITSTAFF POSITION AVAILABLE ☕
We’re looking for an experienced, friendly and confident Waitstaff / Front of House team member to join us at Bite Café Thames.
Tuesday – Saturday
Approximately 25 hours per week during our quieter season, with additional hours available during peak season.
We’re looking for someone who has:
☕ Barista skills
🍷 Current LCQ
⭐ Excellent customer service skills
👥 The confidence and ability to lead and support the front-of-house team
😊 A warm, welcoming approach and a genuine passion for providing great service to our valued guests
💪 Reliability and the ability to work well in a busy hospitality environment
Position available from Early November
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us at Bite Café Thames with a little about yourself and your hospitality experience.
Email: [email protected]
05/10/2026
🤍 **BITE WILL REOPEN TOMORROW** 🤍
I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has reached out with messages, calls, love and support during what has been one of the hardest times of our lives.
Your kindness and aroha have meant more to me and my whānau than I could ever put into words.
We look forward to seeing your familiar faces, making your coffees and welcoming you back through our doors.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your patience, understanding and all the love you have shown our whānau.
Much love,
Cass, Vic & the Bite whānau 🤍
02/10/2026
**IMPORTANT NOTICE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE**
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we let our customers know that, due to the passing of my beloved Dad, Bite Café will be closed for the rest of the week while we take some much-needed time to be together as a whānau, grieve, and bring Dad home.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and patience during this incredibly difficult time.
Thank you for giving our family the time and space we need right now.
With love,
**Cass, Vic & the Bite Café whānau** 🤍
30/09/2026
Bite will be closed tomorrow. Apologies for short notice and any inconvenience caused.
28/09/2026
☕ WE’RE HIRING – SATURDAY FRONT OF HOUSE ☕
Bite Café Thames is looking for a friendly, confident and reliable person to join our team!
We’re currently looking for someone to work Saturdays, with the opportunity to build into more hours as we head into our busy summer season.
There will also be evening/night shifts available for private functions and our upcoming summer dinner service.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has great customer service skills and a warm, friendly personality
• Is confident working in a busy hospitality environment
• Is reliable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a team
• Is available Saturdays and flexible for evening/night work
• Previous hospitality experience
Start: ASAP
📍 Bite Café Thames – 601 Mackay Street
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Send us a message or pop in and introduce yourself with your CV.
Come join the Bite whānau! ☕🤎
21/09/2026
Good morning Fam,
Bite will be closed today, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
See you all tomorrow.
Bite Crew x
03/09/2026
☕ WAITSTAFF POSITION AVAILABLE ☕
We’re looking for an experienced, friendly and confident Waitstaff / Front of House team member to join us at Bite Café Thames.
Tuesday – Saturday
Approximately 25 hours per week during our quieter season, with additional hours available during peak season.
We’re looking for someone who has:
☕ Barista skills
🍷 Current LCQ
⭐ Excellent customer service skills
👥 The confidence and ability to lead and support the front-of-house team
😊 A warm, welcoming approach and a genuine passion for providing great service to our valued guests
💪 Reliability and the ability to work well in a busy hospitality environment
Position available from mid–late September.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us at Bite Café Thames with a little about yourself and your hospitality experience.
Email: [email protected]
13/07/2026
Closed Today
Hey Fam,,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bite Café will be closed today. We sincerely apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. ❤️
11/07/2026
Another beautiful celebration at Bite Café Thames.
🥰Intimate wedding reception🥰
We love putting together catering that's beautifully presented and made with aroha for every occasion.
Thank you for letting us be part of your special moments. 💚
Get in touch to chat about your next event.
07/07/2026
Kia ora, fam! 💚
After a very busy season, it's time for our amazing team to take a well-deserved break.
We'll be closed from 8th July to 13th July and will reopen Tuesday 14th July at 9:00am, refreshed and ready to see all your smiling faces.
Thank you for your continued support and aroha. Have a wonderful week, and we'll see you soon! ☕
26/06/2026
It's Saturday!
Start your weekend the right way with one of our delicious breakfasts or a fresh lunch.
Just a reminder: Our kitchen closes at 2:00pm today, so pop in early—we'd love to see you! ☕🍳💚
📍 Bite Café Thames
Address
601 Mackay Street
Thames
3500
To get to Mackay Street in Thames, you can take the public bus and get off at the Thames Bus Station. From there, head south on Pollen Street towards Sealey Street, then turn left onto Sealey Street. Continue straight until you reach Mackay Street.
If you are driving, take State Highway 25 and turn onto Sealey Street. Continue straight until you reach Mackay Street. There is street parking available near the cafe.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
9am - 3pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 3pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 3pm |
| Friday |
9am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 3pm |
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What people say
Bite Cafe Thames is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious dining experience in Thames. This family-friendly cafe and restaurant offers an extensive menu of gourmet goodies, freshly prepared cabinet food, and mouth-watering dine-in options that are sure to satisfy any craving. The indoor-outdoor flow of the licensed venue makes it perfect for hosting private functions and events, with space for up to 90 seated guests inside and 30+ seated in the courtyard. Additionally, Bite Cafe Thames offers out catering services for weddings, birthdays, dinner parties, funerals, corporate lunches, packed lunches for groups and much more. Head Chef & owner Vic Challis' passion for providing fresh quality options every day is evident in every dish served at Bite Cafe Thames. So come on down to Mackay Street and indulge your taste buds at this amazing family-run cafe!
