Assistant Cafe Manager

Assistant Cafe Manager

• Competitive salary + super
• Lead a high energy Camberwell cafe team
• Career growth with a 30+ year Melbourne bakery brand

About the Company

Laurent Bakery is a Melbourne bakery and cafe business with a 30+ year history. We make French-inspired cakes, pastries, sandwiches and coffee, with a focus on artisan craft and warm service.

About the Role

You will support the Cafe Manager to run daily service at our busy Camberwell cafe. Lead from the floor, coach the team, meet service standards and help grow sales through great customer experiences.

Your life will never be dull as our customers love us and we love them! Pop in and see our busy cafe and share in the ambience. We are known for fantastic coffee, amazing French cakes and pastries all handmade, and a great customer experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about people, loves leading a team to excellence and thrives in a busy environment. Oh and you must genuinely love hospo, like we do!

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through busy service periods
• Drive upselling and sales
• Coach baristas and cafe team members on service standards
• Manage service flow and resolve customer issues
• Support stock ordering, waste and roster planning
• Open and close the cafe

Skills and Experience

• Hospo experience is a must!
• Cafe or retail supervisor experience - ready for a step up
• Customer first leadership and coaching capability
• Strong barista knowledge
• Calm, confident and solutions focused under pressure
• Flexible availability, including weekends and some public holidays

Benefits

• Employee discount card
• Career growth opportunities
• Fun, dynamic work environment
• Supportive leadership team

How to Apply

Click APPLY and tell us about your cafe or retail leadership experience, barista skills and availability.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted