Assistant Manager - Sydney Airport

Cater Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Career progression and internal growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relish discounts across 650+ retailers

Laundry and travel allowances

10% discount on Cater Care outlets

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an Assistant Manager for Açaí, smoothies and coffee in Sydney. This hands‑on leadership role involves running daily operations, supporting the team and delivering outstanding customer experiences during early shifts.

Ideal candidates bring barista and hospitality backgrounds, supervisory experience and a Food Safety Supervisor qualification. The role starts at 4:30 am with full‑time hours and store leadership duties.

Qualifications

• Barista skills and customer service experience are essential.
• Leadership experience in fast‑paced hospitality environments is required.
• Ability to support store opening, daily operations and coaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls and simple foods.
• Deliver friendly, efficient customer service.
• Support store opening and daily operations.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Assist with team training, coaching and onboarding.
• Ensure procedures and service standards are followed.
• Support the Store Manager with team leadership and priorities.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Store operations

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NSW: Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney

Job Category: Airport,Airport Hospitality,Assistant Manager,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen,Retail,Retail Management,Supervisor

Your Next Career Move Is Brewing

Assistant Manager – Açaí, Smoothies & Coffee

$31.30/hr | Full-Time | 38 hours/week | 4:30 am starts

Love coffee, fast-paced mornings and working with people? Bring your barista and customer service experience to a hands‑on Assistant Manager role where you’ll help run the store, support the team and take the next step in your leadership career.

If you’re an experienced barista or hospitality professional ready to take on more responsibility, this could be your next step. As Assistant Manager, you’ll be hands‑on in the store, supporting daily operations, the team and our customers.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Prepare quality coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls and simple food
• Deliver friendly and efficient customer service
• Support store opening and daily operations
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and presentation standards
• Assist with team training, coaching and onboarding
• Ensure procedures and service standards are followed
• Support the Store Manager with team leadership and operational priorities

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

You’ll Bring

• Preparing quality coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls and simple food
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Supporting store opening and daily operations
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and presentation standards
• Supporting team training, coaching and onboarding
• Helping maintain operational and service standards
• Assisting the Store Manager with team leadership and daily priorities

Essential

Food Safety Supervisor qualification and availability for 4:30 am starts.

Desirable

Supervisory/leadership experience and experience in café, smoothie, food retail or quick‑service environments.

Why Cater Care?

Cater Care is an Australian‑owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience, delivering food and support services across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services. Guided by our values of Care, Pride and Community, we invest in our people and support them to learn, grow and build rewarding careers.

As part of the Cater Care team, you’ll have access to:

• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression and internal opportunities
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts across 650+ retailers through Relish
• Laundry and travel allowances
• 10% discount on food and beverages at Cater Care Retail outlets

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re an experienced barista or hospitality professional ready to grow your leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Cater Care and build your next career move with us.

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