Reno's Bistro is an Italian-inspired café in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, at 45 Pirie Street. We serve breakfast and lunch on weekdays: great coffee, loaded focaccias, fresh salad bowls and daily specials, all made in-house.

As well as the café, we look after corporate catering for offices across the city. We also host exclusive private functions, from corporate events to birthdays and family celebrations.

We're a close-knit team that takes pride in good food, quick and friendly service, and doing things properly. If you love hospitality and want a role where you can really make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Café, Catering & Functions Manager to organise and control the day-to-day operations of the venue across bistro dining, corporate catering and private functions. Running private functions is a major part of the role.

Key responsibilities

Plan café, specials, catering and function menus with the Head Chef, including clearly labelled dietary options

Plan and run private functions from first enquiry to pack-down: client meetings, packages, quotes, booking agreements, deposits, run sheets, staffing, security and building coordination, and running the event on the night

Plan and deliver corporate catering orders, including multi-day events and standing orders

Arrange purchasing and pricing of goods within budget,



including catering quotes and function packages priced to margin targets

Keep records of stock levels and financial transactions, including invoicing, deposits and daily takings, using Viability, Square and Xero

Make sure the venue meets food safety, liquor licensing and WHS requirements, and keep the dining room and function space clean, functional and presented to standard

Check in with diners and clients on their satisfaction with meals and service, handle complaints, and look after repeat corporate accounts

Select, train, roster and supervise front-of-house staff, and coordinate kitchen production timing for catering and functions

Take reservations, greet guests and help on the floor during peak service

Meet sales, wage-cost and profit targets, and grow catering and function revenue

Skills and experience required

Experience managing café or restaurant operations, including staff, rostering and service

Experience planning and delivering catering orders and private functions

Knowledge of stock control, pricing, wage costs and profit margins

Current South Australian RSA certificate

Strong communication and customer service skills, including written correspondence with corporate clients

Available Monday to Friday, generally 7:00am to 4:00pm, plus extra hours for scheduled catering and out-of-hours functions

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📌 Cafe/ Catering & Functions Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Reno's Bistro
📍 Adelaide