Cafe Manager

Join Our Dual-Concept Food Hub!

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and versatile Cafe Manager to oversee our unique operation, which transitions from a bustling daytime cafe to a popular nighttime kebab shop on James St in Northbridge.

This is a full-time position primarily focused on daytime operations but requires flexibility for occasional night shifts as needed.

🌟 Key Responsibilities:

As the manager, you will be the heart of our daytime operations and a key leader for the entire team. Your duties will include:

• Operational Management: Efficiently handling opening procedures for the premises.
• Customer Service: Providing exceptional service, handling inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Food Preparation: Hands-on involvement in preparing cafe items and kebabs, including utilizing strong knife skills for various ingredients.
• Barista Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of barista experience is required for coffee and beverage preparation.
• Staff Management: Training, supervising, and motivating staff to maintain high standards of service and productivity.
• Stock & Ordering: Managing inventory, placing orders with suppliers, and conducting essential errands/shopping for the shop (transporting goods to and from the city/suppliers is required).
• Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to all food safety and hygiene standards.

✅ What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in a similar food service/hospitality role (cafe, restaurant, fast-casual dining).
• Certifications (Mandatory): A current Food Handler Certificate.
• Certifications (Highly Regarded): A current Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificate.
• Essential Logistics: Must possess a valid Driver's Licence and reliable personal transport as the role requires travel for shopping and accessing the city/suppliers.
• Skills: Proven ability in staff management, ordering, cash handling, and proficient knife skills.
• Availability: Must be available for day shifts and flexible to cover occasional night shifts.
• Work Eligibility: Must have Australian work rights to be considered for this position.

💰 What We Offer:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
• The opportunity to lead a great team in a unique, dual-concept business.

Ready to lead our team and become the face of our business? Apply now!

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Cafe Manager?
• Do you hold a current Food Handlers certificate?
• Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?