Job Description
H2O Cafe Restaurant is a busy and established waterfront café restaurant located in Narrabeen on Sydney's Northern Beaches. We operate 7 days a week across breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
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We are looking for an experienced, confident and hands-on Café Restaurant Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the venue.
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Weekend availability is essential for this role.
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We are looking for someone who enjoys being on the floor, leads by example and can confidently manage a busy café restaurant environment while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive team culture.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage the day-to-day front-of-house operations
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Lead, supervise and support the FOH team during service
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Confidently manage busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services
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Prepare and manage staff rosters
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Recruit, train and develop team members
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Maintain high standards of customer service
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Handle customer enquiries, feedback and complaints professionally
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Manage reservations, group bookings and functions
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Coordinate effectively with the kitchen and management team
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Assist with stock control and ordering
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Oversee opening and closing procedures
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Maintain venue presentation, cleanliness and service standards
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Monitor labour costs and support efficient venue operations
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Ensure RSA, food safety and workplace procedures are followed
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About You
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Previous café or restaurant management experience is essential
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Weekend availability is essential
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Confident managing busy services and leading a FOH team
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Hands-on and willing to work alongside the team during service
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Organised, reliable and able to work independently
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Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
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Experience with staff rostering and training
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Current NSW RSA or ability to obtain one
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Full working rights in Australia
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Experience with POS systems, reservation platforms, functions and events will be highly regarded.
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What We Offer
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$80,000–$90,000 + superannuation, depending on experience
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Full-time, reliable position
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Beautiful waterfront location in Narrabeen
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Established, family-run café restaurant
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Friendly and supportive working environment
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Opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the venue
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Immediate start available for the right candidate
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If you are an experienced hospitality manager who enjoys being hands-on, leading a team and delivering excellent customer experiences, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Cafe Restaurant Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 H2O Cafe and Restaurant
📍 New South Wales