Cafe Manager

1 day ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia WHSmith Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Passionate about coffee and food? We're seeking an energetic dual-site Cafe Manager to lead our two sites at Port Macquarie and Kempsey and deliver outstanding service every day

  • Enjoy your weekends and afternoons with a 7am - 3pm roster Monday to Friday
  • Lead a passionate team in a fast-paced, customer-focused cafe environment.
  • Access to generous discounts on our products and with our retail partners.

About Food by WHSmith

Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia's largest hospitals, offering a fast-paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting. We are driven by our core values: Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.

We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We're looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you

About the Role

As a Cafe Manager you will play an integral role in providing exceptional and efficient customer service to our patrons and regulars, alongside a passion for all things coffee

What a day for you could look like:

  • Oversee all aspects of daily cafe operations, including team management, stock control, and customer service.
  • Open and close the store as required.
  • Manage cash handling procedures, including secure counting and reconciliation during opening and closing shifts.
  • Lead, manage, and motivate the store team to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Recruit, onboard, and train new team members, ensuring they are well-versed in store processes and procedures.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming cafe environment that reflects our brand.
  • Oversee administrative tasks, including rostering, to ensure efficient store operations.
  • Regularly report store performance, operational issues, and feedback to the Area Manager.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure alignment with store goals and expectations.
  • Maintain equipment cleanliness in accordance with internal procedures and HACCP standards.
  • Adhere to workplace health and safety guidelines, promoting best practices across the team.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a natural leader with a friendly and approachable personality. You will demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of management/supervisory experience within a fast paced cafe or fast food restaurant environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor food safety plans (HACCP).
  • Experienced in rostering and compliance.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Experience in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and conducting regular stocktake.
  • Exceptional communication and organisational abilities.

Why Join Us?

  • Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
  • Treat your store as if it were your own Great opportunity to offer a warm and inviting café space to your local community
  • Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Opportunity to grow and develop leadership skills.
  • Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners through our Beny app.

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW and take the first step towards an exciting new career with WHSmith Australia

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

  • Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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