We're launching an exciting new café within a vibrant sports and community venue, creating a welcoming space where great coffee, fresh food and exceptional customer service come together.
As part of a growing business, we're looking for an experienced
Café Manager
to lead our hospitality operations, build a high-performing team and help create an outstanding experience for every customer.
If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading people and thrive in a rapid-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Role Description
This is a hands‐on leadership position responsible for overseeing café and hospitality operations while supporting the overall venue experience. We're looking for someone with strong hospitality experience who thrives in fast‐paced environments, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.
The successful candidate will play a key role in launching and growing our café operations while helping create an outstanding experience for members, players, and guests.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day‐to‐day operations of the venue, ensuring the club runs efficiently and professionally.
Lead customer service standards and deliver an exceptional experience for every member and guest.
Manage stock control, inventory systems, and supplier relationships across the venue.
Coordinate ordering and purchasing to maintain efficient stock levels.
Ensure health & safety, cleanliness, and operational compliance standards are maintained.
Manage labour costs and drive operational efficiencies.
Recruit,



onboard, train, and support the venue team.
Prepare staff rosters and workforce planning schedules.
Oversee the delivery of tournaments, socials, coaching programs, and corporate events.
Assist with the setup, launch, and ongoing success of the Port Melbourne venue.
Maintain high standards of presentation, organisation, and operational excellence.
Support membership growth and contribute to the commercial success of the club.
About You
Previous experience managing a hospitality venue, leisure facility, retail operation, or similar environment.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
Experience with stock control, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
Strong understanding of health & safety and operational compliance.
Excellent organisational, planning, and multitasking skills.
Outstanding communication and customer service abilities.
A positive, proactive, and solutions‐focused mindset.
Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, hands‐on environment.
Confidence managing multiple priorities and making operational decisions.
Availability to work weekends and evenings when required.
Why Join to our team?
Be part of one of Australia's fastest-growing sports businesses.
Lead the launch and ongoing success of our exciting new venue.
Work in a fun, energetic, and community‐focused environment.
Make a real impact by shaping the culture and success of the club.
Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
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📌 Cafe Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Game4Padel
📍 Melbourne