Head Barista

Aveo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Health Insurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Aveo is seeking a hands-on Café Operations Lead for its retirement living communities in Burwood and Kew, VIC. You will manage daily cafe services, supervise staff, and ensure foodsafe and resident-focused service.

This permanent part-time role offers 4 days per week (no weekends) from 09:00 to 15:30, with competitive hourly pay and entitlements. Join a supportive team dedicated to enriching resident life.

Qualifications

• Qualification in business, hospitality, or restaurant management highly desirable.
• Kitchen & Barista skills with working in a café environment.
• Retirement Living experience desirable.
• Barista training or certification
• Current Police Check clearance and minimum two COVID-19 vaccinations

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all Cafe operations – preparing daily meal services and provide guidance to your team
• Ensure the physical spaces within the Cafe amenity are conducive to resident utilisation and in keeping with the standard of the community.
• Work closely with your team to deliver great service, ensure events are running smoothly and work with residents when they wish to host functions (e.g Melbourne Cup, Ladies Lunches etc)
• Monitor food safety checklists, compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to all OH&S policies
• Provides an “ownership” culture and business acumen that delivers revenue targets.
• Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments
• Following up on day-to-day operational issues including maintenance, staffing, rostering, cleaning and performance issues

Skills

Kitchen skills

Barista skills

Restaurant management

Education

Qualification in business, hospitality, or restaurant management

Job description

Role overview

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let’s redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

Located in Burwood, and Kew, V I C ; you will work closely with your small team of hospitality staff and residents, you will lead the Cafe operations to success by providing exquisite F& B services, catering options and ideas for functions. This is a hands-on role where you will enjoy being hands-on in meal and drinks preparation, understanding food safety principles and ensure sufficient supplies of goods & ingredients. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for food, your team and the residents!

** Permanent Part- Time** – 4 Days a week (no weekends!)
09:00 t0 15:30

What we offer

• $34.65/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

You will

• Be responsible for all Cafe operations – preparing daily meal services and provide guidance to your team
• Ensure the physical spaces within the Cafe amenity are conducive to resident utilisation and in keeping with the standard of the community.
• Work closely with your team to deliver great service, ensure events are running smoothly and work with residents when they wish to host functions (e.g Melbourne Cup, Ladies Lunches etc)
• Monitor food safety checklists, compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to all O H& S policies
• Provides an “ownership” culture and business acumen that delivers revenue targets.
• Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments
• Following up on day-to-day operational issues including maintenance, staffing, rostering, cleaning and performance issues

What you’ll bring

• Qualification in business, hospitality, or restaurant management highly desirable.
• Kitchen & Barista Skills with working in a café environment.
• Retirement Living experience desirable.
• Barista training or certification
• Current Police Check clearance and minimum two (2) C O V I D-19 vaccinations (required)

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years’ experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we’re on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We’re a dedicated group of over 1700 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next?

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.

Job details

Job I D 30606
Closes 2pm, 20 Mar 2025
Location Fountain Court, Burwood, V I C, 3125
Type Part- Time
Category Food
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