Senior Café Manager – Weekend Leader, Daytime Hours

JAMD Logistics Pty Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SBS sponsorship

Daytime hours

Competitive base salary

Owner collaboration

Job summary

JAMD Logistics Pty Ltd seeks a proactive Café/Venue Manager to own all aspects of floor service, kitchen coordination, and team supervision at King of the Castle, Geelong West. This senior role requires proven management experience in high-volume hospitality and hands-on leadership on weekends.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 base plus super, with SBS visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates and daytime trading hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in café/venue management.
• Weekend availability is mandatory.
• Hands-on floor presence during peak hours.
• Experience managing labor budgets and rostering software (Deputy).
• Current Victorian RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front during peak weekend trade (Sat & Sun).
• Greet guests and enforce the 3-second rule to boost retention.
• Supervise barista speed, workflow, and beverage quality.
• Enforce opening/closing checklists and ensure equipment and storage are compliant.
• Maintain hygiene and waste management across dining, counters, kitchen, and outdoor areas.
• Ensure compliance with Victorian Food Safety standards and RSA guidelines.
• Provide on-site leadership during emergencies and incidents.
• Build rosters to align with sales targets and labor costs.
• Recruit, train, and onboard frontline staff; conduct pre-shift huddles.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Floor leadership

Budgeting & rostering

Education

Victorian RSA certification

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Tools

Deputy rostering software

Job description

JAMD Logistics Pty Ltd seeks a proactive Café/Venue Manager to own all aspects of floor service, kitchen coordination, and team supervision at King of the Castle, Geelong West. This senior role requires proven management experience in high-volume hospitality and hands-on leadership on weekends.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 base plus super, with SBS visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates and daytime trading hours.