We are looking for a passionate Café Manager to lead our high-performing café. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment and wants to take ownership of a café’s success. If this sounds like you apply now to join our team.
What we’re looking for:
- 3 + years’ work experience as a café manager or an NZQF level 5 or 6 qualification or higher qualification can be substitutable in absence of work experience.
- Great presentation with strong communication and people skills at all levels
- A can-do positive attitude with a genuine passion for people and hospitality
- Availability on weekends.
- Ability to work well under pressure and think on your feet
What the role entails:
As our Cafe Manager, you will be the hub of our café, ensuring everything runs smoothly and our customers leave with a smile. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and coordinating daily cafe operations.
- Managing and supervising our wonderful staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food and beverages to maintain our high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
- Monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed.
- Managing budgets and financial transactions, including cash handling and reporting.
- Ensuring café’s full compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
- When needed, organise and coordinate bulk orders for food or beverages or plan and organise special functions;
- Managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely Deliveries.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- May need to assist by preparing and serving a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos etc when needed.
- May take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders.
What we offer:
- A fun, Supportive and creative work environment.
- Full-time position, work 5 days a week including one on the weekend.
- Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
- Free coffee (of course!) and employee discounts.
How to apply:
Send us your resume and a brief note about why you would love to join our team. Email [email protected] or stop by by Gentle Giant Café at 158 Ferry Road to introduce yourself. Let’s brew amazing coffee together – Gentle Giant, where great coffee and Great people come together.
