Cafe Manager

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Minor Hotels is seeking a hands-on Café Manager for Oaks R Suites Geelong on a full-time, 6-month maternity leave contract. You’ll lead daily cafe operations, deliver warm guest service, manage budgets and stock, and mentor a front-of-house team while shaping seasonal offerings and boosting foot traffic in tandem with Front Office. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in hospitality or cafe management, strong leadership and communication, budgeting, payroll, POS and inventory proficiency, barista skills, Food Safety Level 2, First Aid/CPR, and a hospitality management or business qualification. Apply by tailoring your resume to quantify impact, show peak-time leadership, and confirm Australian or NZ working rights.

Company Description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 560 properties across more than 58 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a hands-on, customer-focused Café Manager to lead the daily operations of our vibrant café at Oaks R Suites Geelong. This is a 6-month maternity leave contract, offering an exciting opportunity to bring your leadership, creativity, and hospitality know-how to a high-performing team while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a stylish and welcoming environment. environment.

About the role: 

As Café Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the café’s success ensuring a warm atmosphere, top-tier service, and strong operational results. You’ll lead a passionate team, manage day-to-day operations, and have the freedom to influence our food and beverage offering.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the café’s open/close procedures, maintain cleanliness and standards, and step in on barista and front-of-house duties as needed.
• Recruit, train, roster and mentor a high-performing front-of-house team, fostering a positive and service-driven culture.
• Manage budgets, cash handling, payroll, and supplier relationships with a commercial focus.
• Monitor stock levels, forecast needs, and maintain strong supplier communication to ensure smooth service.
• Collaborate on seasonal menus, guest specials, and signature items to keep the offering fresh and exciting.
• Work with Front Office Managers to identify ways to increase guest capture and boost café foot traffic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hospitality or café management experience
• A confident leader with strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Financially savvy with budgeting, payroll, and P&L experience
• Proficient in POS and inventory management systems
• Barista experience including espresso machine operation and basic latte art
• Food Safety Level 2 accreditation
• First Aid & CPR certified
• Certificate or higher in Hospitality Management or Business
• A proactive, hands-on manager with the ability to lead by example during peak service times

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.