Lead Café Shift Supervisor & Barista Expert

The Home Interior; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Interior is seeking a capable café supervisor to assist the Café Manager with daily operations and oversee the front-of-house team in their absence. You will prepare espresso coffee to a high standard, coordinate staff during busy periods, and ensure clean, welcoming service.

With weekends availability and a proactive hands-on approach, you will collaborate with the kitchen team, train staff, and help with rostering and procedures to deliver exceptional customer experiences in a busy

Qualifications

• Strong barista skills are essential.
• Experience in café supervision or assistant management.
• Ability to lead a team and make decisions independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering customer experiences.
• Availability to work weekends and cover management leave as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Café Manager with daily operations.
• Independently oversee café operations during the Manager's absence.
• Lead and supervise the front-of-house team.
• Prepare consistently high-quality espresso coffee.
• Coordinate staff and service during busy periods.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and customer service.
• Assist with staff training, rostering and operational procedures.
• Manage customer enquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

Skills

Barista skills

Café supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Tools

Espresso machines

Job description

The Home Interior is seeking a capable café supervisor to assist the Café Manager with daily operations and oversee the front-of-house team in their absence. You will prepare espresso coffee to a high standard, coordinate staff during busy periods, and ensure clean, welcoming service.

With weekends availability and a proactive hands-on approach, you will collaborate with the kitchen team, train staff, and help with rostering and procedures to deliver exceptional customer experiences in a busy