Café Manager – Hands-On Senior FOH Role

The Pantry on Egmont | Full-Time | $80,000 + super + bonuses

About the opportunity

Following more than 2.5 years with The Pantry on Egmont, our current Café Manager, Tarun, is moving on to his next chapter.

We are now looking for an experienced hospitality professional to step into this important role and become part of our team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced 2IC, FOH Supervisor or Head Barista who is ready to step up into management, as well as an experienced Café Manager looking for a hands-on role in an established business.

About the role

The successful applicant will be a highly visible and hands-on part of our daily service — working alongside the team, looking after guests, making coffee and leading by example.

With a small and experienced team, there is relatively little traditional staff management or administration. The focus is on great service, strong coffee, team leadership and ensuring the café runs smoothly every day, with some assistance with general administration tasks as required.

You will be responsible for helping maintain the high standards and guest experience that The Pantry on Egmont is known for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the FOH team during service
• Working hands-on as a senior waiter and skilled barista
• Maintaining consistently high standards of coffee, service and presentation
• Training and mentoring team members
• Opening and closing the café
• Ensuring our service systems and procedures are followed
• Building strong relationships with our regular guests
• Handling guest feedback and resolving issues professionally
• Assisting with staff rostering, availability and shift coverage
• Monitoring FOH stock and placing orders as required
• Working closely with the owner and kitchen team
• Assisting with catering, events and occasional evening functions
• Assisting with social media, marketing and content where required
• Assisting with general administration tasks as required
• Looking for opportunities to improve the business and bringing ideas to the owner

About you

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being on the floor and part of the action.

You will ideally have previous management or supervisory experience, however we are very open to the right 2IC, FOH Supervisor or Head Barista who is ready to take the next step.

Most importantly, you must have:

• Strong, demonstrated barista skills
• Significant experience working in a busy café or hospitality environment
• The ability to confidently work the coffee machine during busy service
• Strong FOH and customer service skills
• The ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, friendly and approachable
• Confident and organised
• A strong communicator
• Passionate about hospitality and great coffee
• Naturally proactive and willing to take responsibility
• Comfortable leading a team while still being very hands-on
• Interested in building genuine relationships with guests
• Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than simply their next job
• Both Saturday and Sunday availability is essential, and the successful applicant will be comfortable

Lead a Thriving Cafe. Inspire Your Team. Enjoy Genuine Work-Life Balance

Looking for a management role that gives you the excitement of hospitality without sacrificing your evenings?

At Miami Bakehouse, we're searching for an experienced Store Manager to lead our Myalup café. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a thriving venue, build a high-performing team and create exceptional customer experiences every day.

If you're a hands-on manager who enjoys developing people, driving results and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Up to $93,000
• $800/ month performance bonus
• No late nights or split shifts
• One weekend day off every week
• Predictable rosters that support work-life balance
• Travel allowance
• 50% staff discount
• Autonomy to run your cafe with the support of an experienced leadership team

About the Role

As Store Manager, you'll be responsible for every aspect of the café's daily operations. You will work side by side with your team to deliver exceptional service with strong results. You'll coach and develop your team, drive store performance and ensure every part of the operation runs smoothly, from rostering and stock control to service standards and presentation.