Cafe Manager

Vietnam Coffee; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Career growth

Job summary

Vietnam Coffee is opening a new café concept in Perth, seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the team from pre-opening through daily operations.

You will hire, train, and manage staff, coordinate with the fitout team, and ensure food safety, quality, and customer service standards. This role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Join us to shape a fresh concept with a supportive environment and potential performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing café operations from pre-opening to daily running.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all café pre-opening and day-to-day operations.
• Hire, train, and manage shop staff.
• Coordinate with fitout team on equipment placement.
• Source and manage inventory of coffee, ingredients, and other supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations.
• Set up workflows and SOPs to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and deliveries.
• Handle cash float and daily payments.

Job description

We are a new café concept combining specialty coffee, fresh Vietnamese bánh mì, smoothies, and juices. Our focus is on quality, fresh ingredients, and excellent customer experience. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Café Manager to lead our team from pre-opening through daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of café pre-opening and operations.
• Hire, train, and manage shop staffs.
• Coordinate with fitout team on equipment placement and setup when required
• Source, purchase, and manage inventory of coffee, fresh produce, and other ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations.
• Set up workflow and daily operating procedures to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and deliveries.
• Manage cash float and payment register daily

Requirements:

• Knowledge of coffee, café operations, and bahn mi preparation (preferred).
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute pre-opening and operational tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Salary negotiable based on experience

Competitive salary with potential performance bonus

Opportunity to shape a new café concept from the ground up.

Supportive work environment and career growth potential.