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Cafe Front of House Manager

Start: ASAP Where: Benowa, QLD Type: Part time / casual Pay: On application

JOB DESCRIPTION

WE'RE HIRING - 2 Positions Available

Base Kitchen & Bar | Benowa, Gold Coast

 

1  – EXPERIENCED CAFÉ MANAGER! 

We're looking for an experienced, motivated Front of House Café Manager to lead our friendly team!

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has strong café management and leadership experience

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, busy café environment

  • Delivers exceptional customer service

  • Can confidently manage staff, daily operations and service standards

  • Is reliable, organised and leads by example

What we offer:

  • Consistent hours and a great work-life balance
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Staff meals and coffee
  • Competitive pay based on experience

Interested? Apply now

 

2 - BARISTA

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled barista who knows their way around an espresso machine and can confidently manage coffee service independently.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Proven barista experience.
  • Confidence dialling in grinders and adjusting coffee settings.
  • Strong espresso and milk texturing skills.
  • Latte art experience.
  • The ability to manage busy coffee service while maintaining quality and consistency.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Casual employment with regular, consistent hours.
  • Steady full-time hours available for the right applicants.
  • A friendly, supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for training and career progression.
  • Staff meals and coffee.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A great opportunity to grow with our business.

Start date: ASAP

Interested? Apply now 

 


RECOMMENDED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

All-rounder
Barista
Cafe Manager

Please note: You should have a minimum up to 1 year previous experience in the above or similar roles.


REQUIREMENTS

Job Requirements – Front of House Café Manager

  • Minimum 1 year ' experience in a café management or senior supervisory role.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train and manage a team.

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.

  • Strong barista skills, including coffee preparation, grinder calibration and maintaining coffee quality.

  • Experience managing staff rosters, breaks and daily operations.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise.

  • Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

  • Ability to maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service.

  • Reliable, punctual and willing to lead by example with a hands-on approach.

  • Availability across weekdays and weekends, including early morning starts.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive, energetic and experienced hospitality professional who takes ownership of the café floor, leads from the front and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

 

Job Requirements – Experienced Barista

  • Minimum 6 Months' experience as a barista in a busy, high-volume café.

  • Excellent coffee-making skills with a strong understanding of espresso extraction, milk texturing and latte art.

  • Confident dialling in grinders and adjusting coffee recipes to maintain consistency and quality.

  • Ability to work independently and efficiently during busy service periods.

  • Capable of producing high volumes of coffee quickly without compromising quality.

  • Strong customer service and communication skills with a friendly, positive attitude.

  • Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist with general front-of-house duties.

  • Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.

  • Availability across weekdays and weekends, including early morning starts.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced, passionate and energetic barista who takes pride in making exceptional coffee, thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a positive attitude to the team.


 



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