Inclusive Cafe Team Leader

Endeavour; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging – Up To $15,900 tax‐n

Meal/entertainment allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Development

Paid Parental Leave

Discounts on health insurance and more

Free Flu Vaccinations

Onsite parking

Free Coffee for cafe staff

Modern in-house Café with renovated厨房

Christmas shutdown time off

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic Inclusive Café Team Leader to support the operation of our social enterprise café and empower people with disability to develop skills and transition into mainstream employment. You'll lead day-to-day cafe operations alongside the Café Site Coordinator, providing practical workplace training and mentorship.

Based at the Cannon Hill support office, Est 1951 in-house café. Full-time Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in hospitality, food service, or a similar industry.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (highly regarded).
• Experience supporting people with disability or diverse workforces will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach employees with disability to develop workplace skills, confidence, and independence.
• Support the Café Site Coordinator with the daily operation of the café.
• Lead by example, demonstrating excellent customer service and professional hospitality standards.
• Assist in maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support stock management, supplier relationships, stocktakes, and inventory control.
• Minimise waste and promote efficient business operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Inclusive Café Team Leader to support the operation of our social enterprise café while empowering people with disability to develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to transition into mainstream employment.

About the Role

As an Inclusive Café Team Leader, you'll combine your café leadership experience with person-centred support and mentoring to create meaningful employment pathways for people with disability. Working alongside the Café Site Coordinator, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of a busy social enterprise café while providing practical workplace training, coaching, and support to employees with disability.

You’ll foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where individuals can build their hospitality skills, achieve employment goals, and gain confidence through meaningful work experiences.

This role is based the Endeavour Foundations support office located in cannon hill, within our onsite in-house Café known as Est 1951. Full-time hours Monday to Fridays. In this role, you will be leading and assisting the preparation of the day-to-day coffee orders, counter food items and hot food sections for the office and catering of boardroom events.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach employees with disability to develop workplace skills, confidence, and independence.
• Support the Café Site Coordinator with the daily operation of the café.
• Lead by example, demonstrating excellent customer service and professional hospitality standards.
• Assist in maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support stock management, supplier relationships, stocktakes, and inventory control.
• Minimise waste and promote efficient business operations.

What You’ll Bring

You are a hospitality professional who is passionate about inclusive employment, community impact, and developing others. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing operational excellence with meaningful people leadership.

• Sound knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Commitment to person-centred practice and inclusion.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven supervisory experience in hospitality, food service, or a similar industry.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (highly regarded).
• Experience supporting people with disability or diverse workforces will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Packaging – Up To $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 for meals/entertainment
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential support for you and your family
• Learning & Development – Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave – Support when you need it most
• Exclusive Discounts – Health insurance, appliances, whitegoods & more
• Free Flu Vaccinations – Stay healthy year-round
• Onsite parking at support office
• Free Coffee for cafe staff
• Modern office environment in house Café with newly renovated kitchen & café counter
• Dedicated time off over Christmas period during office shutdown period.