About Us
At Allpress we are espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia, Recent Zealand, the UK, Japan and Singapore.
We're a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.
About your new role
We're looking for a Café Manager to join our Brisbane team, overseeing both our established café and our recently opened second site and who will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the cafés.
A day in the life
This role is a hands-on leadership position.
You'll have a strong floor presence during peak times to lead by example and support the team, while overseeing operations across FOH and bar.
Working closely with our Head Barista, you'll create a welcoming space where exceptional hospitality, team culture and operational excellence come together.
Please note this is a full-time role working 38 hours across a 7-day roster, including weekends.
Lead, coach, and support FOH and bar teams to deliver outstanding service
Set and maintain high standards for hospitality, presentation, and customer care
Manage rosters in line with labour targets
Be a visible, calm leader on the floor during busy service periods
Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and OH&S; standards
Partner with national support teams and follow operational frameworks, budget and financial performance to keep the café aligned with Allpress brand values
Handle customer feedback with empathy and accountability, turning challenges into opportunities to build trust
About you
Ideally,



you'll be a hospitality leader who comes from specialty coffee background and have a passion for both people and coffee.
You thrive in a busy environment, you lead with positivity and you're someone who is organised, approachable.
To nail this role, you'll need:
Proven experience as a Specialty coffee barista or head barista
Experience in balancing team culture, customer experience, and operational systems
Strong team leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and manage performance
A hands-on approach, with the confidence to lead from the floor during service
Excellent organisational skills, including rostering and operational systems management
Knowledge of food safety and OH&S; standards
A passion for hospitality and creating inclusive, customer-focused spaces
Experience as a supervisor or café manager is a bonus
Working at Allpress
Alongside a great team culture, we offer a range of perks including as much coffee as you'd like while you're at work, 250g of beans to take home each week, a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, a wellbeing allowance, volunteer leave, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Diversity and Inclusion
Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged.
We pledge a commitment to:
Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society
Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
Removing barriers and the influence of bias
Creating a safe environment where we're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work
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📌 Café Manager - Brisbane
🏢 Allpress Espresso
📍 Brisbane