Cafe / Restaurant Manager

Rashi Joshi; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosemary by Eighty Twenty in Kingston, ACT, is seeking an experienced Cafe / Restaurant Manager to supervise day-to-day cafe operations, coordinate staff, manage stock and suppliers, and ensure a consistently top dining experience.

You will lead front-of-house and kitchen coordination, maintain menu quality and portion control, and drive customer satisfaction across dine-in and takeaway services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum 1 year experience in café, restaurant or hospitality management required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the café, including front-of-house and kitchen coordination.
• Work with the kitchen team to maintain menu quality, presentation, and portion standards.
• Coordinate purchasing, stock levels, supplier orders, and pricing in line with business requirements.
• Monitor daily sales, expenses, stock records and other operational transactions.
• Recruit, train, supervise and roster cafe staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented dining and work environment in line with food safety requirements.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve service concerns professionally to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Assist with functions, bookings, reservations, and special dining requirements where required.
• Support the business in maintaining efficient service, controlling costs, and achieving operational targets.

Skills

Food service operations

Staff supervision

Stock control

Customer service

Issue resolution

Food safety certs

Education

Hospitality management degree desirable

Job description

Global Vision Recruitment on behalf of Verum Concepts Pty Ltd T/A Rosemary by Eighty Twenty Date Posted: August 20, 2026 Position: Cafe / Restaurant Manager Salary: $79,000 - $85,000 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Hours: 38 hours per week Mode: Full Time Location: Unit 9/15 Tench St, Kingston ACT 2604 Experience required: Minimum 1 year experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality management role

Rosemary by Eighty Twenty is a welcoming café in Kingston, offering fresh food, quality coffee, and a relaxed dining experience. The Kingston venue operates throughout the week and caters to local customers with dine-in and takeaway services, including options for customers with special dietary requirements.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cafe / Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Kingston café. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating staff, maintaining service and food standards, managing stock and suppliers, and ensuring customers receive a consistently positive dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the café, including front-of-house and kitchen coordination.
• Work with the kitchen team to maintain menu quality, presentation, and appropriate portion standards.
• Coordinate purchasing, stock levels, supplier orders, and pricing in line with business requirements.
• Monitor daily sales, expenses, stock records, and other operational transactions.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and roster café staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented dining and work environment in accordance with food safety and workplace requirements.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve service concerns professionally to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Assist with functions, bookings, reservations, and special dining requirements where required.
• Support the business in maintaining efficient service, controlling costs, and achieving operational targets.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality management role.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong knowledge of food service and café operations.
• Experience supervising and coordinating hospitality staff.
• Good understanding of stock control, purchasing, and cost management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy service environment and resolve issues effectively.
• Food safety knowledge and relevant hospitality certifications are desirable.