Lead the launch of a brand new café, build your team, shape the future.Ready for something bigger than the average Café Manager role?
We're preparing to open a brand new The Coffee Club café in Gladstone, and we're looking for an exceptional hospitality leader to lead the journey from day one.Opportunities like this don't come around often.
You'll have the chance to build and develop your own team, create a strong café culture, establish lasting connections within the local community, and play a key role in shaping the success of a new business from the ground up.As a corporate-owned equity store, you'll enjoy the autonomy to make your mark locally, backed by the support of an experienced Brisbane-based Support Office team and one of Australia's most recognised café brands.With an exciting opening planned for mid-September, you'll recruit and develop the team, drive community engagement, and help establish The Coffee Club Gladstone as a local favourite.
Backed by a competitive salary plus profit share incentive program, you'll be rewarded for the success you help create.Who We AreOur story began in Brisbane in **** when two friends couldn't find a place to enjoy great coffee and conversation, so they created one.Today, The Coffee Club is one of Australia's most recognised café brands, serving millions of customers across Australia and internationally.
As part of Minor DKL Food Group, we're committed to creating great experiences for our customers while providing rewarding career opportunities for our people.The OpportunityAs Café Manager, you'll lead the café's operations, team, customer experience and commercial performance.Your first priority will be preparing the café for its grand opening by:Recruiting and building a high-performing teamLeading onboarding and trainingCreating a positive,



customer-focused cultureBuilding excitement and connections within the local communityEstablishing strong foundations for long‐term successSupporting the launch of a brand new café from the ground upAs part of your onboarding journey, you'll have the opportunity to complete your initial training in Brisbane, learning alongside experienced Café Managers and Support Office teams.
This hands‐on experience will provide valuable operational and leadership exposure, setting you up for success before returning to Gladstone to lead your own café.
Following the opening, you'll lead all aspects of the business, from team development and customer experience to commercial performance, operational excellence and community engagement, creating a café customers and locals love to return to.What We're Looking ForYou'll be a passionate hospitality leader who loves developing people, creating exceptional customer experiences and driving business performance.Ideally you'll bring:Previous experience as a Café Manager, Restaurant Manager or Hospitality ManagerProven success leading teams in a fast‐paced hospitality environmentExperience managing labour, stock, costs and financial performanceStrong operational knowledge across food, beverage and customer serviceExcellent communication and people leadership skillsA genuine passion for hospitality, people and community connectionExperience building relationships within local communities, customer networks or businessesThe ability to drive customer growth through local engagement initiativesA hands‐on, positive and energetic leadership styleFood Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)Why Join Us?
Base salary plus profit share incentive programLead the opening of a brand new Coffee Club café in GladstoneOpportunity to recruit,



build and develop your own team from day onePlay a key role in creating the culture, customer experience and reputation of a new businessInitial training and development in Brisbane alongside experienced Café Managers and Support Office teamsBuild meaningful connections with local businesses, schools, sporting groups and community organisationsMake a genuine impact on the local community and establish the café as a local favouriteAutonomy to lead your café, backed by a supportive Brisbane-based Support Office teamThe resources and support of a leading Australian hospitality business, while maintaining the feel of a local caféCareer development opportunities with one of Australia's most recognised café brandsStaff discounts and free coffee while on shiftReady to Lead Something Current?
This is a rare opportunity to launch a brand-new café, build a team from the ground up and create a destination that becomes part of the Gladstone community from day one.If you're an energetic hospitality leader who wants to drive results, inspire people and leave a lasting mark on a new business, we'd love to hear from you.Company OverviewAt Minor DKL Food Group, we combine global operational excellence with a passion for innovation and community.
Whether you're interested in franchised restaurant operations or the creative, purpose‐driven world of specialty coffee, we offer diverse roles that empower you to grow and make a positive impact.
If you want to further your hospitality career at The Coffee Club—or explore the sustainable, artisanal realm of specialty coffee with Nomad Coffee Group, our proudly B Corp certified specialty coffee arm—there's a place for you here.
Discover a career where every cup, every service, and every experience contributes to our shared success.
Join us and be part of a team that's driving change in the world of coffee and hospitality.
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