? Make Magic Happen in a Café That Creates Real Impact
Part-time (Wednesday-Saturday) | Richmond
? About Secret Garden
Secret Garden is more than just a café.
It's acommunity-driven, inclusive environmentwhere people come together to connect, learn, and thrive.
Alongside serving great coffee and fresh food, we provide meaningful opportunities forNDIS participants to build skills, confidence, and connectionthrough supported work in our café.
We're looking for a hands-on hospitality professional who can lead our café operations while helping create an environment where participants can learn, contribute, and succeed.
? The Role – What You'll Be Doing
This is a hands-on, standalone café role with a strong people focus.
You will:
Run daily front-of-house café operations across Wednesday to Saturday
Lead service and create a welcoming experience for customers
Manage café opening and closing procedures
Monitor, order and maintain stock, supplies and café inventory
Work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment
Coordinate day-to-day café operations and priorities
Work closely with Support Workers and NDIS participants during café service
Support Support Workers who are guiding participants through café-based learning activities
Maintain cleanliness, food safety and workplace health and safety standards
Assist with basic administration and record keeping associated with café operations
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of running a busy café while making a genuine difference in their community.
? Who You Are
We're looking for someone who brings both capability and care:




Experienced in café or hospitality operations
Confident working independently and managing a café environment
Solid knowledge of customer service and front-of-house operations
Experienced in stock control, ordering and inventory management
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
Passionate about working in an inclusive, community-focused setting
Comfortable working alongside people with disability
A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with customers, participants and support staff
Calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure
Reliable, self-motivated and takes ownership of their work
? Why You'll Love This Role
Meaningful work– you'll help create opportunities for people with disability to develop skills and confidence
A unique blend ofhospitality and social impact
Consistentpart-time hours (Wednesday-Saturday)
A beautiful outdoor venue with a strong sense of community
The opportunity to take ownership of café operations and make the role your own
A supportive team environment where what you do genuinely matters
? What You'll Bring
Experience in a café, hospitality or customer service role
Confidence running front-of-house operations
Experience managing stock ordering and inventory
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience or interest in working alongside people with disability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A hands-on, positive and adaptable approach
Availability to work Wednesday-Saturday
Barista experience and food handling knowledge will be highly regarded

📌 Café Supervisor (Sydney)
🏢 North West Disability Services
📍 Sydney