Café Manager Bourke St

Axil Coffee Roasters has been at the forefront of Australia’s specialty coffee scene since 2011. From our original roastery in Hawthorn, we’ve expanded to some of Melbourne’s most iconic locations, and home to the 2025 Australia and & World Barista Champion.

What We’re Looking For

We need an experienced leaders with a customer first focus that wants to go above and beyond to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

You Should Have:
Hands-on experience running a high-volume specialty coffee venue
A deep understanding of coffee extraction, workflow, and dialing in
Comfort working with high-end gear like:
La Marzocco PB ABR
Mazzer Robur S
Mahlkonig E65S GBW & EK43S
Ubermilk
Experience with training and developing baristas, from puck prep to palate development
Strong leadership skills and a commitment to service excellence
A willingness to lead by example on bar, on floor, and in the team dynamic





What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading a café team obsessed with quality and consistency
Managing daily operations, from service flow to inventory
Training staff in Axil’s standards of coffee and hospitality
Ensuring every shot pulled and every plate served reflects our brand
Collaborating with our roasting and training teams to keep pushing the envelope
Building and maintaining a positive, specialty-focused café culture

Why Work With Axil:
Access to industry-leading training, cuppings, and development pathways
Work with championship-level gear and techniques
Be part of a genuine specialty coffee culture, not just a café
Quarterly bonus incentives
Prospects for career growth within a growing brand
Staff perks including retail discounts and café advantages

📌 Cafe Manager – Melbourne Cbd
🏢 Axil Coffee Roasters
📍 Melbourne