Café Front of house

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative; Geelong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Geelong VIC is seeking a friendly Front of House Attendant for a full-time role. You will take orders, serve beverages, and manage payments while maintaining a clean, welcoming café environment.

Training will be provided for barista duties and a recognised certificate or equivalent is preferred. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and a Working with Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a cafe setting.
• Ability to follow procedures and checklists.
• Capable of working as part of a small café team.
• Basic numeracy for taking orders and payments.
• Willing to obtain a Barista certificate if not held.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders accurately and manage POS payments.
• Serve food and beverages and provide friendly customer service.
• Prepare hot beverages using commercial coffee equipment.
• Keep front-of-house areas clean, stocked and presentable.
• Attend required checks (e.g. Working with Children) where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Barista skills

Communication

Reliability

Education

Barista certificate

Working with Children Check

Food safety training

Job description

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – Geelong VIC

Make a real difference to the local community

Full-Time Position

The Role

The Café Front of House Attendant provides welcoming and efficient customer service across the café. The role takes customer orders, enters orders accurately, serves food and beverages, prepares and serves hot beverages using commercial coffee equipment, processes payments, and keeps dining and service areas clean, organised, stocked and ready for customers.

This role includes general waiting duties and direct service to customers. The employee will undertake barista training and must hold, or be willing to obtain within an agreed timeframe, a recognised barista certificate or equivalent workplace-assessed competency. The role does not supervise staff or perform specialised fine-dining duties.

About You

A friendly, respectful and helpful approach to customers, Community and colleagues.

Ability to follow instructions, established procedures and checklists.

Ability to work reliably and cooperatively as part of a small café team.

Ability and willingness to take orders, serve customers, prepare hot beverages, clear tables, clean and restock front-of-house areas.

Basic numeracy and accuracy when taking orders and processing payments.

Ability to work at a steady pace during busy periods.

Availability to work rostered hours, which may include weekends and occasional events.

Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before commencement.
Hold a recognised barista certificate or be willing to obtain one within an agreed timeframe following commencement.

Food handler or basic food safety training.

Experience working with, or within, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes

Reliable and punctual.

Warm, courteous and presentable.

Willing to learn and accept direction.

Observant and attentive to cleanliness and presentation.

Calm and respectful in a busy environment.

*A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.