Job Description
Lead, grow, and work alongside coffee professionals
MAKER is seeking aVenue Managerand we're excited to find our next incredible leader.
Founded in ****, MAKER roasts and brews good, honest coffee in the heart of Richmond, with additional venues in South Yarra, Melbourne CBD, and Prahran.
Through a commitment to high quality specialty coffee and warm, approachable service, MAKER has become a respected part of Melbourne's specialty coffee community.
We are a growing and expanding business with more opportunities on the way.
At MAKER, we foster an environment focused on growth, where people are supported to build their skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the business over time.
We are also proud of our supportive, solutions-focused culture.
We value teamwork, open communication, and proactive problem solving, and we aim to create an environment where leaders feel backed by transparent structures and a collaborative team around them.
This is a leadership opportunity in an inclusive and professional environment where you will:
Lead and support a team
Be supported in your growth
Work alongside experienced professionals
Join a business that values quality, collaboration, long-term development and problem solving
Be part of an expanding company with future opportunities ahead
Venue Managers Lead, grow, and work alongside coffee professionals
MAKER is seeking aVenue Managerand we're excited to find our next incredible leader.
Founded in ****, MAKER roasts and brews good, honest coffee in the heart of Richmond, with additional venues in South Yarra, Melbourne CBD, and Prahran.
Through a commitment to high quality specialty coffee and warm, approachable service, MAKER has become a respected part of Melbourne's specialty coffee community.
We are a growing and expanding business with more opportunities on the way.
At MAKER,



we foster an environment focused on growth, where people are supported to build their skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the business over time.
We are also proud of our supportive, solutions-focused culture.
We value teamwork, open communication, and proactive problem solving, and we aim to create an environment where leaders feel backed by clear structures and a collaborative team around them.
Why join MAKER?
This is a leadership opportunity in an inclusive and professional environment where you will:
Lead and support a team
Be supported in your growth
Work alongside experienced professionals
Join a business that values quality, collaboration, long-term development and problem solving
Be part of an expanding company with future opportunities ahead
About the roles
These roles are ideal for hospitality professionals who are passionate about coffee, committed to high standards, and motivated to create excellent customer experiences while helping lead strong teams.
Full-time positions, 38 hours per week
The role, responsibilities and ownership will include:
Running daily shifts, leading from the front and supporting smooth day-to-day venue operations
Maintaining opening and closing procedures
Overseeing cleaning systems and general venue organisation
Ordering stock and maintaining inventory standards
Managing rostering and staffing hour requirements
Completing bank deposits and basic cash management




Budget awareness and understanding of fundamental costs vs revenue ratios required to achieve success in the role
Training, motivating, developing, and supporting staff
Building and maintaining strong coffee knowledge across the venue
Working alongside the MAKER roasting and leadership teams
Identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation
About you
We would love to hear from you if you:
Have a hospitality background with leadership experience or are ready to step into a more senior role
Minimum 2 years of hospitality management experience required
Are looking for a long-term role in a friendly and qualified team
Intermediate barista skills required to maintain specialty coffee standards and support team development
Are passionate about both coffee and customer experience
Bring energy, initiative, and excellent communication skills
Are reliable, well presented, and confident leading by example
Care about team culture, standards, and helping others grow
What we offer
We offer a positive, flexible, and professional workplace built on our love of coffee and hospitality, along with great team benefits:
Free coffee across MAKER and BAKER of THINGS, while not on shift
Discounted retail coffee bags
Free staff meals during your shift
Quarterly Manager Days, where we take managers off bar and invest in developing higher-level leadership and operational skills
Monthly one-on-onesfocused on skill development and feedback
At least one weekend day offeach week, eitherFriday/SaturdayorSunday/Monday
A explicit in-store leadership structuredesigned to support the team and lighten the load on individuals
These are exciting opportunities for people ready to take the next step in their career with a growing specialty coffee brand.
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📌 Cafe Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 MAKER Coffee
📍 Melbourne