Autonomous Café Operations Lead

Sourcey; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Bonus structure

Impactful role

Energetic team

Flexible hours

Owner access

Job summary

Sourcey is seeking an Operations Manager for its busy drive-through café in Melbourne. You will own the operation, lead 10–15 staff, manage rosters, wages, stock and customer experience, and drive sales with autonomy.

The role runs 5am–4pm, seven days, with opportunities to develop leadership and be rewarded with a strong bonus. Flexible hours and direct access to the owner are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant café, hospitality or food & beverage management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of café profitability.
• Experience managing rosters, wages and labour costs.
• Ability to train and develop junior staff.
• Hands-on, accountable approach.
• Reliable to run the operation independently.
• Genuine desire to improve and grow a business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10–15 staff.
• Build and manage effective weekly rosters.
• Train, develop and mentor junior team members.
• Manage wages, labour efficiency and staffing levels.
• Drive sales and identify opportunities for growth.
• Review product range and product mix.
• Manage stock, ordering and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain strong operational and customer service standards.
• Monitor business performance and implement improvements.
• Create a positive, energetic team culture.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Roster management

Wages & labour costs

Sales optimization

Job description

Sourcey is seeking an Operations Manager for its busy drive-through café in Melbourne. You will own the operation, lead 10–15 staff, manage rosters, wages, stock and customer experience, and drive sales with autonomy.

The role runs 5am–4pm, seven days, with opportunities to develop leadership and be rewarded with a strong bonus. Flexible hours and direct access to the owner are among the benefits.