Café Manager

1 month ago

Penrith, Australia The Shack Penrith PTY LTD Full time

**Cafe Manager - Penrith, NSW 2750**

**Job Type**: Full-time, Contract

**About The Shack Café**:
At **The Shack Café**, we pride ourselves on offering a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming space where customers can enjoy delicious, organic food and beverages. Our menu features a diverse range of contemporary Australian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, including wholesome grain dishes, wraps, smoothies, juices, and a variety of vegan, gluten-free, and organic options. Almost everything we serve is made from scratch to ensure freshness, quality, and sustainability.

Our mission is to create a relaxed yet funky atmosphere that caters to those living a healthy lifestyle or simply anyone looking for nutritious and delicious food. Whether it’s a morning coffee, a hearty lunch, or a sweet treat, The Shack Café is where customers can always expect outstanding food and service in a community-driven environment.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a **Café Manager** to join our passionate and energetic team in Penrith. This full-time role requires a hands-on leader with a love for great coffee, healthy food, and exceptional customer service. As Café Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, manage a small team, and ensure the café runs smoothly, efficiently, and profitably.

Your role will be instrumental in maintaining high standards, promoting a positive and energetic work environment, and driving the café’s success. You will work closely with the team to ensure that customers have a memorable experience every time they visit, whether it’s through a perfect coffee, delicious meal, or top-notch service.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and inspire a small, passionate team, ensuring they are self-managing and following company policies and standards.
- Oversee daily café operations, ensuring smooth service and a high-quality customer experience.
- Manage staff scheduling, labor costs, and inventory to meet budgetary and operational goals.
- Take responsibility for the café’s profitability by maintaining labor costs, food costs, and ensuring the store is achieving target margins.
- Ensure excellent knowledge and operation of espresso machines and maintain a high standard of coffee preparation.
- Handle POS system operations and manage the merchant facility.
- Provide hands-on training to staff on best practices for service, food handling, and coffee preparation.
- Enforce company policies when necessary, ensuring a consistent and high standard of work.
- Ensure the café is always clean, organized, and welcoming for customers.
- Solve operational challenges quickly and effectively to minimize downtime or service disruptions.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Proven experience in café management (at least 1 year preferred).
- Strong barista skills and a deep understanding of coffee machines and espresso-based drinks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume coffee sales and troubleshoot technical issues with coffee machines.
- Experience with food handling, customer service, and general hospitality industry practices.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage and oversee budgets, labor costs, and inventory efficiently.
- Energetic, positive, and proactive attitude with a passion for leading a team and providing exceptional service.
- A driver’s license and own vehicle are preferred but not essential.
- A passion for healthy food, organic options, and sustainable practices is a bonus

**What We Offer**:

- A competitive salary range of $50,000 - $59,000 per year, based on experience.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment within a unique café focused on organic, healthy food and sustainability.
- Opportunity for growth and development within a thriving café business.
- Work in a fun, friendly, and energetic team that shares a passion for good food, great coffee, and excellent service.

**How to Apply**:
If you’re excited to join a café that values both the quality of its products and the wellbeing of its customers, we’d love to hear from you Please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for The Shack Café.

**Subject line**: _“Café Manager - Penrith”_

Pay: $50,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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