Café & Kitchen Manager

7 days ago

Northern QLD, Australia City Venue Management Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Work in a vibrant aquatic environment at one of Townsville's most iconic community facilities Tobruk Memorial Baths is seeking a hands-on Café & Kitchen Manager to oversee our café operations while enjoying the unique atmosphere of a busy swim and recreation centre.

What you'll do:

  • Manage day-to-day café and kitchen operations with a focus on quality and service
  • Prepare and serve food and beverages to a high standard
  • Lead, train, and support your team to deliver excellent service
  • Handle cash management, stock control, and daily sales performance
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and the CVM team

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in a café, hospitality, or kitchen leadership role
  • Current Food Safety Certification
  • Strong knowledge of café service and commercial kitchen operations
  • Great communication and organisational skills
  • Blue Card, CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
  • Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a busy environment

Why join us:

At CVM, we're passionate about creating safe, fun, and welcoming community spaces. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

  • Free pool entry across our venues
  • Discounted learn-to-swim lessons for you and your family
  • Access to the Fitness Passport program
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within CVM

About us

City Venue Management is a facility management company operating aquatic centres and health clubs from the Gold Coast through to the Sunshine Coast, as far west as Toowoomba and also in New South Wales. We currently operate 42 sites across Queensland and New South Wales and continue to grow and develop with each passing day.

Our commitment to safety

Child safety is paramount at CVM. We are unwavering in our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of every person who visits our facilities. We maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment, adhering strictly to all relevant policies and procedures. Our proactive and preventative approach includes regular and extensive training and development, informed by our core values and our partnership with Child Safeguard, the leading independent child protection experts in our industry.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join us at Tobruk Memorial Baths in Townsville

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