Hands-On Café Manager: Lead Fast, Friendly Service

SARM FOODS PL; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

SARM FOODS PL in Warana is seeking a hands-on Working Café Manager to join our busy takeaway café on a casual or part-time basis, leading on the floor during breakfast and lunch rushes. You will coach and motivate the team, keep service fast and friendly, support coffee, food preparation and takeaway orders, and help monitor labour, costs and venue performance under the management team.

A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is preferred, with Australian working rights essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage floor operations and lead by example.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Hands-on and calm under pressure.
• Solid rostering, stock control and basic financials knowledge.
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Supervisor certificate if required.
• Available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor during busy service periods
• Help keep the team organised, friendly and focused during busy service periods
• Support coffee, customer service, food preparation and takeaway orders as needed
• Coach and motivate the team while staying hands-on in daily trade
• Keep service fast, friendly, organised and consistent
• Maintain high standards across coffee, food presentation, cleanliness and food safety
• Work with the management team to keep labour, cost of goods and overall venue performance under control

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Roster planning

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

SARM FOODS PL in Warana is seeking a hands-on Working Café Manager to join our busy takeaway café on a casual or part-time basis, leading on the floor during breakfast and lunch rushes. You will coach and motivate the team, keep service fast and friendly, support coffee, food preparation and takeaway orders, and help monitor labour, costs and venue performance under the management team.

A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is preferred, with Australian working rights essential.