We are looking for an experienced and passionate Café Manager to lead our popular café at RSL LifeCare Retirement Village in Newcastle. This 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant retirement living community where hospitality, connection and customer experience are at the heart of what we do. Serving residents, families, staff, visitors and the wider community, our café is a valued gathering place that brings people together. Supported by a welcoming team and a purpose-driven organisation, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading the continued success of the café, creating a warm and inviting experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
What You'll Do
Manage the day-to-day operations of the café
Lead, coach and support a small café team
Deliver excellent customer service and presentation standards
Drive café sales and increase both internal and external patronage
Manage stock, ordering, costs and food safety compliance
Coordinate village events and catering opportunities
Support local marketing and promotional activities
Create a welcoming and community-focused café environment
What You'll Bring
Experience in a café, hospitality or food service setting
Previous management or supervisory experience preferred
Strong customer service and people leadership skills




Knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements
Why Join Us?
12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract. Dedicated 6-7 weeks of detailed handover
Full-time role (5 days per week)
Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
Supportive team and welcoming village community
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians
Meaningful work with a purpose-driven organisation
Our commitment to diversity: We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Location RL Newcastle RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.
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📌 Cafe Manager (Newcastle)
🏢 RSL LIFECARE
📍 Newcastle