Cafe Manager

We are a locally owned and operated business, operating multiple cafes in Canberra. A current manager position is available at Brew and Sons, located inside of the Cosmorex Coffee Roastery. The café manager will report to the Operations Manager and owner. All our managers are given the support they need through the help and training provided by the Operations Manager, whilst given the opportunity to impart their expertise and ideas into the business. We pride ourselves on providing high quality products and amazing customer service. Our focus is on providing high quality coffee, with exceptional service is what keeps our customers coming back. We are a close knit team and always try and have fun at work. We encourage career progression and support growth in our staff, with the opportunity for managers to continue to grow their careers in hospitality.

**Attributes, Qualifications & Experience**
- Minimum 1 year experience in a management role
- Strong barista knowledge and experience in a high paced café environment using specialty coffee
- Strong hospitality knowledge with experience in providing high levels of customer service
- Demonstrated ability in leading a team, with great communication & problem solving skills
- Dedicated to working hard to achieve results for the business
- Good eye for detail. Being able to ensure the café remains clean and presentable at all times

**Tasks & Responsibilities**
- Attend staff and management meetings as and when required. Provide owners with accurate and timely information when and where required
- Ensure staff compliance with the weekly roster and ensure all staff comply with the cafes standard of punctuality, presentation and customer service
- Monitor and adjust all service levels to ensure effective staff utilisation. Ensure all staff comply with the cafes procedures relating to the restocking system including storage of goods, weekly and random stock take, setting and maintaining par levels, usage analysis and follow-up
- Maintain provision of efficient service, cleaning of café areas and equipment, restocking product on a rotational basis, waste storage and disposal, chemical storage and usage, cleaning of dining areas and neat presentation of all customer areas
- Ensure compliance with security procedures & safe handling of cash. Perform cash reconciliation on a daily basis from all registers. Monitor any surplus, deficits and report any variances or discrepancies
- Conduct all opening, operating and closing duties as pre written procedures. Conduct pre shift inspection of all operational areas to ensure the highest standards of presentation are maintained at all times. Monitor standard of staff presentation and that uniform is worn correctly
- Provide a hands on operational role in the provision of the café at all times. Provide a high level of customer service to all customers at all times. Consistently demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment, fairness and cooperation in all aspects of the above responsibilities

**Benefits**
- Monday to Friday position, no nights and no public holidays
- We are a locally owned and operated café with a close knit team. We value our staff and encourage a fun and inviting work environment
- Free Parking
- The role allows for career progression and on the job training to further your skills in hospitality
- Multiple sites provides flexibility and allows for more opportunities

**Salary**: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free drinks
- Free food

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fyshwick, ACT 2609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)