Canteen Manager

Vanilla Blue, an award-winning Sydney-based catering company, is seeking a dedicated **Canteen Manager** to join our vibrant team in Pennant Hills. We are passionate food lovers who care about our people. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and positive work environment, we invite you to apply.

The successful applicant will be joining a new canteen added to our Schools division. This will have a brand new canteen fit out, a fresh cafe-style menu, and the support of our experienced operations teams to build a great new canteen serving nourishing meals to students at a leading private school.

**The Details**
- Permanent Part-Time, Monday to Friday,
- 32 - 38 hours per week, between 7am to 3pm
- Have school holidays off, no weekends or evening shifts
- Great culture, happy staff, lovely location
- Lots of training and support
- Uniform & staff meals provided

**Responsibilities**
- Lead daily site operations, in a fast-paced and high energy environment
- Elevate canteen merchandising and seasonal promotions
- Stock control and management, monitor COGS
- Develop and inspire staff through training and building trust
- Champion food safety compliance
- Drive reporting and quality control
- Achieve sales, wage, and cost of goods targets

**To be successful**
- Previous experience in opening & closing in a canteen or cafe setting
- Cash handling, balancing and reporting experience
- Ability to support and develop the skills of their team
- Basic understanding of COGS and labour budgets
- Front of house experience, customer service and POS machines
- Basic food preparation skills
- Basic computer literacy - Word and Excel
- Currently have, or be willing to obtain, Working With Children's Check, NSW Police Check, Food Handling Cert, Food Allergens Cert

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $34.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Referral program

Application Question(s):

- How many years' experience do you have as a Canteen Manager?

**Experience**:

- stock management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 20/01/2025