Live and Work in Hughenden – Hospitality Couple Wanted

FJ Holden Café – Hughenden, Queensland

Do you enjoy talking to people, making great coffee and creating food that keeps customers coming back?

The popular FJ Holden Café is looking for a motivated hospitality couple to join our team in Hughenden. The café is a favourite stop for locals, travellers and workers passing through town, so every day brings new faces, good conversations and plenty of variety.

We are looking for people who are friendly, practical and ready to take ownership of the café. If you enjoy meeting people, working as a team and bringing fresh ideas to a business, this could be a great opportunity for you.

The roles would ideally suit a couple; however, applications from two individuals or suitable individual candidates will also be considered.

Available roles:

Full-time Café Manager The Café Manager will take responsibility for the café’s day-to-day operations, including food quality, customer service, staff coordination, presentation and workflow.

We want someone who treats the café like their own, takes pride in the customer experience and is comfortable making day-to-day decisions.

Remuneration will be negotiated based on the successful applicant’s experience and capabilities.

Casual Café Allrounder The Café Allrounder will assist with cooking, food preparation, coffee making, customer service and general café duties.

The position will offer approximately 24 hours per week during quieter periods, increasing to up to 40 hours per week during busy periods. The successful applicant will be paid at the applicable casual award rates.

Some additional cleaning hours may also be available at our nearby boutique accommodation facility.

What you will be doing





- Welcoming customers and creating a friendly café atmosphere.
- Preparing and serving quality café-style meals.
- Making consistently good coffee.
- Getting to know regular customers and meeting travellers from across Australia.
- Coordinating staff, rosters and daily workflow.
- Maintaining a clean, attractive and well-presented café.
- Managing stock levels and supplier orders.
- Assisting with menu planning and daily specials.
- Bringing forward new ideas to improve the food, service and customer experience.
- Helping the café remain a popular place for locals and visitors.

What we are looking for
- Friendly people who genuinely enjoy talking to customers.
- Strong cooking skills, preferably with café or pub-style meals.
- Barista experience, which is essential for at least one applicant.
- Previous hospitality experience.
- Management or supervisory experience for the Café Manager role.
- A reliable, positive and hands-on attitude.
- The ability to work independently and make practical decisions.
- A willingness to take ownership and contribute ideas.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and busy periods.
- A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer
- A partially furnished staff house available as part of the employment package at a subsidised rental rate.




- Negotiable remuneration for the full-time Café Manager based on experience.
- Casual award rates for the Café Allrounder.
- Additional hours where available.
- The freedom to introduce ideas and make a genuine difference.
- Stable, long-term employment in a popular regional café.
- Potential visa sponsorship for suitable candidates.
- A relaxed regional lifestyle in a welcoming community.

This is not just a job behind a counter. It is an opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, become part of the Hughenden community and help shape the future of a popular local café. If you are ready for a fresh start and would enjoy taking ownership of a busy and friendly café, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send us your résumé and a short introduction telling us about your hospitality, cooking, barista or management experience.

Job types: Full time and casual

Work location: In person – Hughenden, Queensland

Perks: Staff accommodation available at a subsidised rental rate and potential visa sponsorship

Visa sponsorship

Potential visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate; however, sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Applicants are responsible for confirming that their qualifications, work experience, occupation and personal circumstances meet the relevant Australian visa and sponsorship requirements. Candidates should obtain their own migration advice where required.

Any sponsorship decision will be subject to the applicant’s suitability for the role, employment performance, eligibility and the applicable immigration requirements at the time.

Benefits

- Housing provided

Work Location: In person

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