About the role

Manteiga is looking for an experienced Café Manager who knows great hospitality, great coffee and how to lead from the floor. This is a hands-on management position — you'll be leading the team, running service and working alongside them when things get busy. Strong barista experience is essential. You should be completely comfortable jumping behind the machine, dialling in, managing workflow and producing consistently excellent coffee.

Key responsibilities
Leading the day-to-day operation of the café
Managing the floor and keeping service running smoothly
Leading, inspiring and supporting FOH and barista team
Working on the coffee machine as part of regular service
Maintaining consistently high coffee and service standards
Training and developing baristas and FOH staff
Managing workflow, breaks and staff positioning during service
Overseeing opening and closing procedures
Monitoring stock and assisting with ordering
Handling customer feedback professionally

About you




Previous café management or robust supervisory experience
Solid barista experience and excellent coffee knowledge (minimum 3 years experience)
Can confidently dial in espresso, adjust grinders and texture milk
Experience in a busy, quality-focused café
Natural leader who can give direction without losing the team
Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
High standards but willing to get your hands dirty
Understand that outstanding hospitality is in the details
Available to work weekends

About us

Manteiga is a Portuguese-inspired café and restaurant in Darlinghurst. We care about quality food, great coffee and warm, genuine hospitality. We're looking for a manager who wants to take ownership of the café, build a strong team culture and help us deliver the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

📌 Café Manager Barista Experience Necessary Darlinghurst
🏢 Manteiga
📍 Darlinghurst