Café & Catering Operator for Te Manawataki o Te Papa - Library & Community Hub

☕ Tender Opportunity: Café & Catering Operator for Te Manawataki o Te Papa Tauranga City Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced, community-focused operators to manage the café within the new Te Manawataki o Te Papa – Library & Community Hub. This facility is a key development in Tauranga, set to open in October 2026. 📋 Scope of Work Lease Opportunity: The successful bidder will operate a ground-floor café featuring both indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Service Model: The current space is designed for a cabinet-style food and beverage offering with off-site preparation. Additional Services: The operator will have the opportunity to provide catering services for library meeting rooms and after-hours events. Timeline: The initial commercial lease runs until July 2028, bridging the gap until a larger precinct-wide catering model is established in 2028. 🎯 Requirements Proven experience in café or catering operations. Ability to foster a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere for diverse user groups, including students, city workers, and families. Capacity to scale operations in the future as the broader precinct (including Museum and Exhibition facilities) develops. 📍 Location & Details Organization: Tauranga City Council Region: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Tender Type: Registration of Interest (ROI) This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals to establish a presence in a high-traffic community hub. Interested parties should prepare for a future expansion of scope as the precinct matures. Keywords: Café Operator, Catering Services, Commercial Lease, Tauranga City Council, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Library Hub, Te Manawataki o Te Papa.