Cafe Manager

Inrecruit; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Inrecruit in Blacktown is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead daily operations, manage front-of-house service and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

You will recruit, train, roster and supervise staff, monitor food and beverage standards, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure timely orders while controlling costs.

This permanent full-time role offers 38 hours per week, an 80,000–86,000 AUD salary plus super, and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication and customer-service skills.
• Experience managing rosters, stock, suppliers and operating costs.
• Knowledge of food-safety, hygiene and workplace requirements.
• Confident using point-of-sale and rostering systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the café’s daily front-of-house and service operations.
• Recruit, train, roster and supervise café staff.
• Lead the team during busy breakfast and lunch services.
• Ensure friendly, professional and efficient customer service.
• Monitor food, beverage and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure the timely delivery of orders.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, deliveries and supplier relationships.
• Monitor wages, operating costs, sales and café profitability.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve service issues professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety and workplace-safety standards.
• Manage cash handling, point-of-sale procedures and daily reconciliations.
• Support local promotions, menu changes and initiatives to increase sales.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Rostering

Stock management

Food safety knowledge

Point-of-sale systems

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management or relevant qualification

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Rostering software

Job description

Café Manager – Blacktown A popular and busy café in Blacktown is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead its daily operations and deliver an outstanding experience for every customer.

This hands‑on position is ideal for an organised hospitality professional who enjoys leading a team, working on the floor and maintaining high service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the café’s daily front-of-house and service operations.
• Recruit, train, roster and supervise café staff.
• Lead the team during busy breakfast and lunch services.
• Ensure friendly, professional and efficient customer service.
• Monitor food, beverage and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure the timely delivery of orders.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, deliveries and supplier relationships.
• Monitor wages, operating costs, sales and café profitability.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve service issues professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety and workplace-safety standards.
• Manage cash handling, point-of-sale procedures and daily reconciliations.
• Support local promotions, menu changes and initiatives to increase sales.

About you

• Diploma of Hospitality Management or a relevant qualification, or suitable industry experience.
• Previous experience managing a busy café, restaurant or similar hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership, communication and customer-service skills.
• Experience managing rosters, stock, suppliers and operating costs.
• Knowledge of food-safety, hygiene and workplace requirements.
• Confident using point-of-sale and rostering systems.
• Reliable, well presented and able to work under pressure.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays when required.

Permanent Full Time role with $80000 - $86000 Salary (plus super)

Additional information

• Immediate Start
• $80,000 to $86,000 Salary (plus super)
• 38 hours per week