Cafe Manager

Are you an experienced café manager with strong barista skills and a passion for hospitality by the water? Sunset Pier Café, a busy waterfront venue known for relaxed evenings and community events, is hiring a full-time Café Manager to lead the team, shape menus, create events, and manage rosters.

Role

• Manage day-to-day café operations (5 days per week, including weekends)
• Lead, coach and roster a team of baristas and front-of-house staff
• Prepare and train staff as an experienced barista; ensure consistent coffee quality and service standards
• Create seasonal menus, daily specials and beverage offerings in line with café style and waterfront clientele
• Plan and deliver events (live music, pop-ups, private bookings), working with suppliers and performers
• Oversee stock control, supplier orders, cost control and basic financial reporting
• Ensure health, safety and food-hygiene compliance; maintain a clean, welcoming venue
• Resolve customer issues and maintain excellent customer relationships

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ proven management experience in a café/restaurant environment
• Strong hands-on barista experience — skilled with espresso machines and beverage prep
• Excellent leadership, rostering and time-management skills
• Experience planning events and developing menus an advantage
• Sound understanding of stock control, cost-of-goods and basic financial procedures
• Customer-focused, reliable, and able to work weekends and evenings as required
• Current food-safety certificate and right to work locally

What we offer

• Work in a beautiful waterfront setting with sunset shifts and a supportive team
• Competitive salary (depending on experience) and opportunities to develop events and menus
• Staff meals and discounts; happy, engaged local customer base
• Sponsorship (visa support) available for the right candidate

To qualify for sponsorship in QLD, you need a Diploma in Hospitality and a minimum of three years' management experience in Australia hospitality after completing the diploma.

How to apply
Email your CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience and availability to: [email protected] with subject line “Café Manager Application — Sunset Pier Café.” Applications close: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.