Cafe Supervisor — Flexible Hours & Barista Training

Max Brenner; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HospoWorld is recruiting ambitious Hospitality Supervisors, Team Leaders, Head Waiters and Shift Managers in Sydney who are ready to move into Assistant Manager roles. You’ll lead floor operations, run briefings, uphold service standards and support new starters as the team stays focused during busy services.

We’re looking for hands-on leaders who can contribute ideas, partner with kitchen and bar teams, and learn operational and commercial skills to drive long‑term career growth in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts or supervising a team in hospitality.
• Strong guest service focus with a welcoming approach.
• Ability to give clear direction while remaining approachable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor during service and coordinate smooth operations.
• Run team briefings and set clear direction at the start of shifts.
• Coach staff and support new starters to get up to speed.
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar and senior management to deliver great guest experiences.
• Assist with rostering, shift planning and day-to-day staffing decisions.
• Help manage stock, venue presentation and cost awareness.

Skills

Shift leadership

Guest service

Team coaching

Decisive under pressure

Job description

Hospitality Supervisors & Team Leaders | Ready to Step into Management?

2000 Sydney Hospoworld JobAdder

Job Description

You're already running the shift, backing your team and making sure guests leave happy. Ready to take that experience further? If you’ve been waiting for the chance to step into management, this could be the start of your next chapter. HospoWorld is keen to connect with ambitious Supervisors, Team Leaders, Head Waiters and Shift Managers who are ready to explore Assistant Manager opportunities across Sydney’s restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs. Perhaps you’ve become the go-to person during a busy service. You’re trusted to lead the floor, solve problems, support new starters and keep things moving when the pressure is on. You love hospitality, you’re proud of the work you do, and you’re ready to have a bigger impact. We want to hear from you. Depending on the role, your next step could see you leading a larger team, taking ownership of service, contributing ideas and learning the operational and commercial skills that will support your long-term career. Whether you thrive in a busy neighbourhood pub, love the detail of premium dining, enjoy the pace of a bustling restaurant or feel at home in a lively bar, we’d love to understand where you do your best work. That could be:

• Leading the floor and coordinating smooth, organised services
• Running team briefings and making sure everyone starts their shift with clear direction
• Creating memorable guest experiences and handling feedback with confidence
• Coaching team members and helping new starters find their feet
• Working closely with kitchen, bar and senior management teams
• Supporting rostering, shift planning and day-to-day staffing decisions
• Getting involved in stock control, ordering and venue presentation
• Building your understanding of labour costs, sales and venue performance
• Identifying practical ways to improve service and make the team’s day run better
• Taking ownership of opening, closing and shift handovers

You don’t need to have mastered every part of management already. We’re interested in the experience you bring, how you lead and your willingness to learn. You’ll bring:

• Experience leading shifts or supervising a team in a hospitality environment
• A genuine love of service and making people feel welcome
• The confidence to give direction while staying approachable and supportive
• A hands‑on attitude—you’re happy to jump in and help wherever needed
• The ability to stay composed, prioritise and make decisions during busy periods
• Pride in presentation, service standards and the details guests notice
• A willingness to take feedback, ask questions and develop new skills
• The ambition to take ownership and grow within hospitality

Your current title doesn’t have to be Assistant Manager. If you’re already showing leadership on shift, let’s talk about what comes next.

Let’s find out what matters to you A step up should make sense for your career. We want to hear about the type of venue you enjoy, the skills you want to develop and the responsibilities you’re excited to take on.

Tell us what you’re looking for—whether that’s a stronger service focus, exposure to a different style of venue, more involvement in operations or a clear direction towards becoming a Venue or Restaurant Manager.

Ready to put yourself forward?