Café Lead & Barista Supervisor

The Commons Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Commons locations

Free counselling sessions

Birthday leave

Weekly events program

Maternity leave

Education program

Job summary

The Commons Cafe in Melbourne is seeking a Cafe Supervisor to oversee daily venue operations, maintain high food and beverage standards, manage staff, stock, and reporting, and drive financial accountability. You’ll lead by example on the floor, ensure exceptional service, and foster a positive team culture.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in F&B, strong knowledge of prep, equipment, and safety, and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in a F&B setting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage preparation, stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Proven leadership, team training and supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to monitor budgets and control costs.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification preferred.
• Physical fitness to stand for long periods and lift up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a strong presence on the floor and in service.
• Ensure staff provide courteous and efficient service, following venue standards.
• Address customer inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Train and supervise staff, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
• Engage and lead the team in building a culture aligned with company values.
• Collaborate with HR and management for recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage inventory, place orders, and monitor stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Ensure adherence to recipes and monitor quality and consistency.
• Schedule maintenance and address equipment repairs promptly.
• Monitor costs including stock and labour, and present end-of-day, weekly and monthly reports.

Skills

Prior supervisory experience

Food & beverage knowledge

Leadership & training

Organisational skills

Budget monitoring

Food Safety Supervisor

Physical stamina

Job description

The Commons Cafe in Melbourne is seeking a Cafe Supervisor to oversee daily venue operations, maintain high food and beverage standards, manage staff, stock, and reporting, and drive financial accountability. You’ll lead by example on the floor, ensure exceptional service, and foster a positive team culture.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in F&B, strong knowledge of prep, equipment, and safety, and excellent organisational skills.