Cafe Manager

Location: Middle Swan
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Founded in 1983, Swan Christian College is a co-educational Christian school in Swan Valley, educating around 1,600 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The College focuses on developing character and academic excellence through its values of respect, integrity, spirituality, and excellence.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Café Manager to join our team in a full-time, ongoing position commencing on the first January 2026. You will ensure high standards of service, food quality, and safety while fostering a warm, community-focused environment that reflects the College’s Christian values and promotes continuous improvement, sustainability, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily operations of all café and canteen services, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality food, and compliance with Food Standards Australia.

- Plan and review menus to maintain variety, nutritional balance, and financial sustainability through effective COGS analysis and waste reduction.

- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health, and WHS standards, maintaining accurate records, audits, and staff training documentation.

- Lead, supervise, and support café staff and trainees, fostering teamwork, professionalism, and Christian service values.

- Manage café budgets, cash handling, supplier accounts, and financial reporting to ensure transparent and profitable operations.

- Deliver excellent customer service, promoting the café as a welcoming space that reflects Christian hospitality and supports College events.

- Champion sustainability by reducing waste and resource use, implementing recycling systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Selection Criteria

Essential

- Demonstrates a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and active involvement in a Christian church.

- Lives in alignment with SCEA’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and Educational Objectives.

- Builds and maintains positive, healthy relationships with families, SCEA staff, and the College community.

- Communicates effectively, shows strong interpersonal skills, and manages workloads with organisation and priority.

- Displays initiative, sound problem-solving, and the ability to make informed decisions under time pressure.

- Holds a current Working with Children card and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, meeting all compliance requirements.

Desirable

- Proven experience in café or hospitality management.

- Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

- Excellent organisational and customer service ability.

- A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards.

- A proactive, positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

What We Offer

- Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.

- High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.

- Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel-inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply

If you’re a dedicated leader seeking to make a meaningful contribution as a Cafe Manager, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: https://scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 21st November 2025; however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include

- A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying.

- A current resume/CV.

- Copies of qualifications.

- Copies of current Working with Children Card and Department of Education Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwangaon (08) 9374 8300 or email valary.marwanga@swan.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:
“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”

Attachments: Cafe Manager SWAN - Info Pack.pdf

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