Full-Time | $75,000–$80,000 + Super

CAFÉ MANAGER / SUPERVISOR
XS Espresso – Austral, NSW

Full-Time | $75,000–$80,000 + Super

BE PART OF SOMETHING NEW

XS Espresso is coming to Austral, and we're looking for an experienced Café Manager / Supervisor to lead our opening team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new XS Espresso location from day one — helping build the team, establish the culture and create a café that becomes a favourite within the local community.

At XS Espresso, we believe great cafés are built through excellent people. We're looking for someone who knows hospitality, enjoys leading a team and genuinely cares about creating great experiences for our guests.

THE ROLE

As Café Manager / Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the store while helping build a strong, positive and energetic team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading the team during daily service
- Supporting the Café Manager and wider management team
- Maintaining high standards of coffee, food, service and presentation
- Training, coaching and developing team members
- Helping recruit and build the new Austral team
- Creating a positive, energetic and supportive workplace
- Ensuring the café is clean, organised and ready for every service
- Managing daily opening and closing procedures
- Monitoring stock levels, ordering and wastage
- Helping control labour and operational costs
- Maintaining food safety, workplace safety and company standards
- Building relationships with regular guests and the local community
- Leading from the front and being hands‑on during busy periods
- Identifying opportunities to improve the business and team performance

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is confident,



energetic and genuinely enjoys hospitality.

You'll ideally have:

- Previous experience as a Café Manager, Supervisor or Senior Café Team Member
- Strong knowledge of café operations
- Experience leading and developing a team
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A strong understanding of customer service and hospitality
- The ability to work confidently in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
- A hands‑on approach and willingness to lead by example
- A genuine passion for creating great guest experiences

Most importantly, attitude matters.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, cares about their team and doesn't wait for someone else to solve a problem.

HELP BUILD SOMETHING FROM DAY ONE

Opening a new store is an opportunity to do things differently.

You'll be involved in building the team, training staff, establishing standards and creating the personality of the venue from the very beginning.

You'll also have the support of an experienced and growing hospitality group, with opportunities to progress within XS Espresso as we continue to expand.

WHAT WE OFFER

- $75,000–$80,000 + Super
- Full-time position
- Brand-new XS Espresso location in Austral
- Opportunity to be part of the opening team
- Career progression within a growing hospitality group
- Training and development
- Supportive, hands‑on management
- Staff discounts
- The opportunity to make your mark on a brand‑new venue

LIVE LIFE IN XS

If you're an experienced hospitality leader who loves people, loves cafés and wants to be part of building something from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

Join XS Espresso Austral and help us create something special for the local community.

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