Cafe manager

The Coffee Club; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coffee Club in Bayswater, WA is seeking an experienced Café Store Manager to lead a busy outlet with a hands-on approach. You will drive exceptional customer service, manage rostering and costs, and ensure food safety and WHS compliance.

Strong leadership and the ability to develop a high-performing team are essential. Full availability, including weekends, is required as part of the role in a franchised store.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of proven experience as a Café Manager or Store Manager.
• Hospitality management qualification is required.
• Franchise management experience is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy café to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Oversee rostering and labour cost management; schedule staff efficiently.
• Monitor stock, ordering, inventory and supplier coordination.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and workplace regulations.
• Drive sales targets and operational efficiency while maintaining profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff rostering

Training and development

Budgeting and cost control

COE understanding

COGS

Food safety compliance

WHS compliance

Franchise experience

Weekend availability

Team motivation

Kitchen support

Barista skills

Education

Hospitality management qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and hands-on Café Store Manager to join our growing team.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, excellent operational knowledge and the ability to manage a busy café while maintaining high standards of customer service, profitability and team performance.

Minimum 1–2 years of proven experience as a Café Manager or Store Manager.

Gun Barista! Fast, confident and highly skilled in a busy café environment.

Strong knowledge of café food preparation and the ability to assist in the kitchen when required.

Must hold a relevant hospitality management qualification.

Previous experience managing a franchise business is highly regarded.

Strong understanding of Cost of Employment (COE) and labour cost management.

Proven experience in staff rostering, scheduling and maintaining labour budgets.

Experience in interviewing, recruiting, training and developing team members.

Strong knowledge of Fair Work requirements, employee entitlements and workplace regulations.

Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.

Strong understanding of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and profitability.

Ability to monitor food costs, control stock and minimise wastage.

Experience in stock ordering, inventory management and supplier coordination.

Ability to achieve sales targets and maintain operational efficiency.

Strong attention to detail and business performance.

Strong knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) regulations.

Excellent understanding of food safety standards, hygiene requirements and safe food handling practices.

Ability to maintain a safe, clean and compliant working environment.

Full availability, including weekends, is essential.

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Reliable, organised and able to work under pressure.

A proactive, hands-on management approach.

Ability to lead by example and maintain high operational standards.

Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

If you are an experienced Café Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business, we would love to hear from you!

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