Front of House Supervisor | Coffee & Standards

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Be beachfront workplace

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to coach and develop other

Full-time hours

Job summary

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery in Hervey Bay is seeking a Front of House Supervisor with high-level barista experience to lead our coffee operation and FOH standards. You will guide a team, train staff and ensure exceptional coffee quality while maintaining venue presentation.

The role focuses on leadership, coaching and high standards across busy service periods, with full-time hours and a beachfront workplace environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong, demonstrated specialty or high-volume coffee experience.
• Able to confidently operate a busy coffee machine while maintaining quality.
• Previous supervisory, leadership or senior hospitality experience.
• Understanding of coffee extraction, milk texture, workflow and equipment care.
• Enjoys teaching and developing others.
• Maintains high standards for cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Reliable, proactive and able to take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example during busy café and service periods.
• Produce consistently high-quality coffee at speed.
• Help oversee and develop our coffee operation.
• Train, coach and support baristas and junior team members.
• Maintain coffee recipes, procedures and quality standards.
• Monitor coffee consistency, workflow and presentation.
• Support the FOH Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and venue presentation.
• Ensure procedures, food safety and operational standards are followed.
• Identify areas for improvement and help implement better systems.
• Support a positive, respectful and accountable team culture.
• Step into a supervisory role during shifts and provide direction when required.

Skills

High-volume coffee

Busy coffee machine operation

Leadership experience

Coffee extraction & milk texture

Teaching & development

Cleanliness & presentation

Clear communication

Reliability & proactivity

Feedback delivery

RSA certification

Job description

Front of House Supervisor | Coffee & Standards

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery – Hervey Bay QLD

Love great coffee, strong teams and setting the standard? This could be your next move.

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery is looking for an experienced Front of House Supervisor with high-level barista experience to join our leadership team.

This is more than a senior barista position. We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, take ownership of our coffee operation and help create a positive, professional and high-performing environment across our Front of House team.

You’ll work alongside our FOH Manager and wider leadership team, with a particular focus on coffee quality, training, cleanliness, presentation and operational standards.

We’re a busy beachfront venue with a strong team culture, and we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality, takes pride in what they do and wants to be part of building a great workplace.

The Role

As our Front of House Supervisor – Coffee & Standards, you will:

• Lead by example during busy café and service periods

• Produce consistently high-quality coffee at speed

• Help oversee and develop our coffee operation

• Train, coach and support baristas and junior team members

• Maintain coffee recipes, procedures and quality standards

• Monitor coffee consistency, workflow and presentation

• Support the FOH Manager with day-to-day operations

• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and venue presentation

• Ensure procedures, food safety and operational standards are followed

• Identify areas for improvement and help implement better systems

• Support a positive, respectful and accountable team culture

• Step into a supervisory role during shifts and confidently provide direction when required

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong, demonstrated specialty or high-volume coffee experience

• Can confidently work a busy coffee machine while maintaining quality and consistency

• Has previous supervisory, leadership or senior hospitality experience

• Understands coffee extraction, milk texture, workflow and equipment care

• Enjoys teaching and developing others

• Has high standards for cleanliness, organisation and presentation

• Communicates clearly and professionally

• Is reliable, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility

• Can give constructive feedback while maintaining positive team relationships

• Works well under pressure without bringing negativity into the team

• Is willing to jump in and help wherever needed

• Holds an RSA or is willing to obtain one

The Culture

We take our workplace culture seriously.

Hospitality can be fast-paced and demanding, but we believe a successful venue doesn’t need to come with a toxic kitchen or café culture.

We want people who communicate, support each other, take accountability and genuinely care about doing a good job.

Our leaders aren’t here to stand on the sidelines. They lead from the front, coach their teams, solve problems and help create an environment where people enjoy coming to work.

We value:

• Positive and respectful communication

• High standards without unnecessary ego

• Reliability and accountability

• Healthy workplace habits

• Teamwork over individual mentality

• Development and internal progression

• Having fun while still getting the job done

What We Offer

• A genuine position within our FOH Leadership Team

• Full-time hours for the right candidate

• Consistent roster and stable employment

• Competitive pay based on experience and responsibilities

• 50% staff discount

• A beachfront workplace overlooking beautiful Hervey Bay

• Opportunity to have real input into our coffee program

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to coach and develop other baristas

• Supportive owners and an established management structure

• A workplace focused on building a strong, healthy team culture

• Opportunities to grow with the business