Barista & Café Coordinator

Caloundra Power Boat Club; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Caloundra Power Boat Club on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Barista & Café Coordinator to oversee the Portside Café, delivering high-quality coffee, food and customer service in a fast-paced setting.

With day shifts only, this full-time role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional seeking stable hours without late nights, in a waterfront venue with strong team culture and exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in hospitality, café or barista roles.
• Strong barista skills and passion for quality coffee.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence handling cash, POS systems and reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Positive, reliable and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Portside Café.
• Prepare and serve consistently high-quality coffee and beverages.
• Deliver friendly, professional and efficient customer service.
• Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and assist with ordering.
• Manage POS operations, cash handling, EFTPOS transactions and daily reconciliation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, food safety and hygiene.
• Prepare and present café food and cakes for sale.
• Ensure the café operates efficiently during high-volume periods.
• Promote a positive, professional and team-focused workplace.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock management

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

WHS knowledge

Education

Hospitality qualification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Are you an experienced barista with a passion for great coffee, exceptional customer service and leading a busy café?

Caloundra Power Boat Club is seeking an experienced Barista & Café Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operation of our Portside Café.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment, works well under pressure and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of coffee, food presentation and customer service.

With day shifts only, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking for a full‑time role without late‑night work.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Portside Café.

Prepare and serve consistently high-quality coffee and beverages.

Deliver friendly, professional and efficient customer service.

Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and assist with ordering.

Manage POS operations, cash handling, EFTPOS transactions and daily reconciliation.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, food safety and hygiene.

Prepare and present café food and cakes for sale.

Ensure the café operates efficiently during high-volume periods.

Promote a positive, professional and team-focused workplace.

Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety and Club policies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 5 years' experience in hospitality, café or barista roles.

Strong barista skills and a genuine passion for quality coffee.

The ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Confidence handling cash, POS systems and reconciliations.

Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.

A positive, reliable and hands‑on approach.

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Relevant hospitality and food‑handling qualifications are highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

Located on the stunning waterfront at Golden Beach, Caloundra Power Boat Club offers a vibrant hospitality environment featuring our Quarterdeck Restaurant, Portside Café and three award‑winning function rooms overlooking the beautiful Pumicestone Passage.

You’ll be joining a supportive and professional team in a busy, established venue where quality service and a positive workplace culture are important.