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 DoManage the day-to-day operations of the caféLead, coach and support a small café teamDeliver excellent customer service and presentation standardsDrive café sales and increase both internal and external patronageManage stock, ordering, costs and food safety complianceCoordinate village events and catering opportunitiesSupport local marketing and promotional activitiesCreate a welcoming and community-focused café environmentWhat You'll BringExperience in a café,



hospitality or food service environmentPrevious management or supervisory experience preferredStrong customer service and people leadership skillsKnowledge of food safety and HACCP requirementsWhy Join Us?
12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract.
Dedicated 6-7 weeks of detailed handoverFull-time role (5 days per week)Salary packaging advantages of up to $15,900 per yearSupportive team and welcoming village communityOpportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older AustraliansMeaningful work with a purpose-driven organisationOur 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 RSL LIFECARE
📍 New South Wales