Winston Cafe is looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to lead our floor and bar team and keep our customers coming back. As Cafe Manager, you'll look after the whole operation: the coffee, the stock, the roster and the team. Just as importantly, you'll be the friendly face that keeps customers coming back.

If you love hospitality, light up a room and take pride in a well-run shift, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

Lead, motivate and support a large team of staff

Recruit, onboard and train new team members, and build their skills and confidence

Manage rosters and shifts, keeping labour costs on budget

Handle performance conversations and keep the team happy and on track

Keep service running smoothly and to a high standard every shift

Maintain coffee quality, including dialling in, and programming the machine and grinder to our recipes

Order and manage stock, including coffee beans, milk and food supplies and packaging, keeping levels on target and waste low

Manage supplier relationships and deliveries

Open and close the cafe, including cash handling, till reconciliation and banking

Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards

Oversee cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including the machine, grinder and fridges

Build genuine, ongoing relationships with regulars and new customers, and resolve any customer feedback on the spot

Keep the cafe clean, presentable and welcoming

About you

Minimum 2 years' barista experience, with strong knowledge of beans, dialling in, and programming espresso machines and grinders to recipes

Minimum 2 years' experience in a management role (or equivalent)



in a relevant industry

Proven experience managing a large team, including training, rostering and keeping everyone happy and on track

A warm, bubbly personality with a natural ability to connect with customers

A genuine love for hospitality

Clean, well presented and reliably punctual

Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Availability to work weekends and public holidays (this is a requirement of the role)

Full, unrestricted Australian working rights is essential

Food Safety Certificate

Experience with POS systems

What we offer

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role in a growing hospitality group, with room to build your career as we expand.

Real opportunities for growth and progression within a quick-growing hospitality group

The chance to share your ideas and really take charge of the venue

A friendly, supportive team that celebrates wins together

Free coffee on shift, so you're never short of a good brew

Staff discounts across the cafe

Team events and get-togethers throughout the year

A loyal customer base and a cafe with a real community feel

How to apply

Click "Apply" and include a short cover note telling us about your cafe management experience and what you love about hospitality. Please make sure you're able to work weekends and public holidays before applying.

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📌 Cafe Manager: Lead a High-Energy Team (Melbourne)
🏢 Winston Cafe
📍 Melbourne