Boutique Campus Café Manager - Weekdays, Daytime Hours

Cater Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends free

Daytime hours

Prestigious setting

Permanent, part-time

Employee benefits

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a polished, customer-focused Cafe Manager to oversee a boutique café at Trinity College, Parkville, VIC. You will lead daily service, deliver excellent coffee, and maintain high presentation standards in a welcoming environment.

The role is part-time (35 hours per week across 41 weeks per year), with a Monday–Friday daytime roster and a January 2027 commencement. Relevant food safety certifications and police checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality café, premium catering or high-standard hospitality environment.
• Strong barista skills and a passion for delivering consistently excellent coffee.
• Customer-first mindset with polished communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of daily operations.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification and the ability to obtain the required Police Check and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, personalised service and build positive customer relationships.
• Prepare and serve quality barista coffee alongside a selection of food and beverages.
• Independently manage daily café operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety.
• Create a welcoming, professional atmosphere for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer-centric service

Independent operation

Attention to detail

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Police Check / Working With Children

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a polished, customer-focused Cafe Manager to oversee a boutique café at Trinity College, Parkville, VIC. You will lead daily service, deliver excellent coffee, and maintain high presentation standards in a welcoming environment.

The role is part-time (35 hours per week across 41 weeks per year), with a Monday–Friday daytime roster and a January 2027 commencement. Relevant food safety certifications and police checks are required.