Cafe Manager

The Grumpy Baker; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cafe and bakery is looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to lead their Waverton team. Candidates should have barista experience, excellent customer service skills, and a positive attitude. The role involves managing a passionate team, quality control, and ensuring hygiene standards. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and stable full-time hours.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Easy access to public transport

Qualifications

• Natural leader with strong hospitality experience.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a passionate team.
• Manage stock, ordering, and minimize wastage.
• Oversee quality control and food presentation.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Create and manage staff rosters.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Positive can-do attitude

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

The Grumpy Baker is a well-established cafe and bakery, proudly serving our community for over 20 years with multiple locations across Sydney. We are now looking for an experienced, energetic, and customer-focused Cafe Manager to lead our team at our Waverton bakery.

Conveniently located close to public transport (train & bus), our Waverton store is a local favourite, and we’re seeking someone passionate about hospitality and leadership to take it to the next level.

What We’re Looking For

• A natural leader with strong hospitality and barista experience (both are essential!)
• A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings energy to the team
• A team player who is also confident making decisions and leading from the front

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and mentoring a passionate team
• Managing stock, ordering, and minimising wastage
• Overseeing quality control and food presentation
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met
• Creating and managing staff rosters
• Maintaining smooth communication between front-of-house and kitchen
• Making top-quality coffee and working the register
• Setting up attractive product displays
• Keeping service areas clean, tidy, and welcoming

Why Join The Grumpy Baker?

• Work in a vibrant, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to grow and make your mark in a leadership role
• Work-life balance with stable, full-time hours
• Easy access to public transport

If you’re a confident leader who loves good coffee, great food, and even better service, then we’d love to hear from you.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Are you available to work public holidays?

About The Grumpy Baker

The Grumpy Baker was created in 2002 by Michael Cthurmer, Owner-operator, as a Café/Retail Bakery in Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. Finding a niche in the market for good, old fashioned bread, particularly artisan sourdough that was more “cheesy” and less of a “vinegar” starter, he set out to conquer the bread world.

The Grumpy Baker expanded into the wholesale market (with a repertoire of clients ranging from top restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, coffee shops and catering companies), moved into a commercial factory in Leichhardt and received HACCP accreditation. The range of breads is now sold at numerous retail outlets throughout Sydney as well as Paddington Markets every Saturday, and we are committed to providing our customers with high quality products that have been lovingly hand-crafted.