Venue Manager

Army and Air Force Canteen Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Food discounts

Job summary

Victoria Barracks Melbourne is seeking an experienced Venue Manager to lead our café operations with a real passion for coffee and food.

You will oversee day-to-day tasks, rostering, stock control, and focus on building a positive team culture while delivering outstanding customer experiences for Defence personnel. This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, modern facilities, and notable perks.

Qualifications

• A passion for coffee, food and people.
• At least three years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong customer service and barista skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the café, including ordering, stock control, and rostering
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with our brand values
• Manage labour and sales budgets effectively
• Identify opportunities to boost sales and enhance the customer experience
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and presentation in the café

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Barista skills

Team management

Job description

Join Our Team as a Venue Manager at Victoria Barracks Melbourne

Are you a passionate and experienced Café Manager ready to lead and inspire a dedicated team? We're looking for someone with real passion for coffee and food with leadership abilities to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

At AAFCANS we are more than a team, we’re partners in a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Defence personnel. Joining us means being part of a passionate company committed to delivering exceptional hospitality while making a positive impact.

What We Offer:

Monday to Friday schedule, with no weekends or public holidays!

Opportunity to lead an established team

Modern, well-equipped facilities

Excellent team benefits, including free gym access, food discounts, and more

Your Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the café, including ordering, stock control, and rostering

Foster a positive team culture aligned with our brand values

Manage labour and sales budgets effectively

Identify opportunities to boost sales and enhance the customer experience

Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and presentation in the café

You’ll Be Perfect for This Role If You Have:

A passion for coffee, food and people

At least three years of experience in a similar role

Strong customer service and barista skills

Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership abilities

Find your purpose and join us at AAFCANS, where passion and service meet to provide support for those serving our nation.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

The Army & Air Force Canteen Service (AAFCANS) has proudly been a part of the Australian Defence Family for 100+ years and was established in 1915 under the Defence Act 1903, as the Australian Imperial Forces Canteen Services (AIF). The organisation’s name has changed over the course of its history but it purpose remains as strong and as relevant since its inception.

AAFCANS is a not-for-profit organization and supports Defence, providing much needed amenities & convenience services. The organisation directly operates diverse network of quality food & beverage outlets, post office outlets, and convenience services, specifically designed to meet the needs of our soldiers, airmen/airwomen.

The Army & Air Force Canteen Service (AAFCANS) has proudly been a part of the Australian Defence Family for 100+ years and was established in 1915 under the Defence Act 1903, as the Australian Imperial Forces Canteen Services (AIF). The organisation’s name has changed over the course of its history but it purpose remains as strong and as relevant since its inception.

AAFCANS is a not-for-profit organization and supports Defence, providing much needed amenities & convenience services. The organisation directly operates diverse network of quality food & beverage outlets, post office outlets, and convenience services, specifically designed to meet the needs of our soldiers, airmen/airwomen.