Café Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Good coffee and well-managed service are equally important in this full-time Café Manager position in Brisbane, Queensland. You will oversee the café's daily operation while remaining hands-on at the espresso machine, helping baristas and floor staff deliver a consistent customer experience.
The remit extends to staffing, purchasing and operating costs, as well as seasonal food and drink ideas. Live entertainment, pop-ups and private events also form part of the work, bringing you into contact with suppliers and event collaborators. The role calls for practical leadership supported by a work history that can be verified.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for daily café operations, coordinating and coaching the barista and front-of-house teams.
- Prepare coffee when required and teach beverage methods, service expectations and café procedures to maintain consistent quality.
- Prepare rosters that align staffing with the café's daily needs.
- Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes, specials and the beverage range.
- Arrange pop-ups, live entertainment and private functions in liaison with suppliers, performers and event partners.
- Check inventory and replenish supplies through timely ordering.
- Monitor expenditure and assist with routine financial administration.
- Maintain a welcoming, orderly venue while meeting hygiene, food safety and workplace safety obligations.
- Address customer comments and service problems, developing customer relationships and a positive café culture.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of experience in café or restaurant management.
- Demonstrate strong practical barista capability using commercial espresso equipment.
- For applicable Queensland sponsorship pathways, a Diploma in Hospitality and minimum 3 years of Australian hospitality management experience after completing the relevant diploma are required for eligibility. Hold valid work rights or eligibility for sponsorship; Work State: Queensland.
- Provide evidence that allows your qualifications and employment record to be verified.
- Demonstrate effective team leadership and staff management, supported by strong rostering, organisation and time-management skills.
- Understand inventory control, cost-of-goods and routine financial processes.
- Experience coordinating events or developing menus is an advantage.
- Bring strong customer communication and service skills, with reliability and flexibility for evening and weekend work.
- Hold current food-safety certification.
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