At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily café operations and ensure exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Join Lion D’Or Patisserie, a community-focused venue with a passion for hospitality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Spanish language skills and appreciation for South American pastries are a plus.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team and make a real impact in a high-service café.
- Qualifications: Experience in café management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 77000 - 85000 $ per year.
Lion D’Or Patisserie is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Café Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our venue. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a refined, high‑service environment and takes pride in operational excellence, team leadership, and exceptional customer experience. This is a full‑time position aligned with ANZSCO xxxxxxx – Café or Restaurant Manager.
The Head Café Manager is responsible for organising and controlling the overall operations of Lion D’Or Patisserie to ensure the delivery of high-quality dining and customer experiences. We are seeking a positive and motivated individual who brings energy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for hospitality to the role. Preference will be given to candidates with Spanish language skills and/or an appreciation of South American pastry products.
At Lion D’Or Patisserie, culture is at the heart of everything we do. We have built a strong community centred on service, tradition, and care not only in our products but in the way we engage with our customers and each other. The successful candidate will be a team‑oriented leader who contributes to a cohesive, supportive environment and upholds our reputation for excellence and care in every aspect of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, training, rostering and supervising café staff
- Managing daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Delivering outstanding customer service and resolving customer concerns
- Coordinating service periods, special events and functions (where applicable)
- Managing stock, purchasing, pricing and cost control
- Maintaining food safety, workplace health and safety, and regulatory compliance
- Working closely with kitchen staff on café menu planning and service delivery
- Monitoring financial performance, stock levels and operational records
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and venue quality
- Driving continuous improvement through customer feedback and team development
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a café management role
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
- Sound understanding of hospitality operations, cost control, and service delivery
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards at all times
- Excellent organisational and problem‑solving capabilities
- Strong customer focus and attention to detail
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and peak trading periods as required
- Spanish language skills and/or an appreciation of South American pastry products and traditions will be highly regarded
Qualifications
- A relevant qualification at Diploma level or higher in hospitality management or a related field, or
- At least three years of relevant experience in café management at a comparable level
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $77,000 – $85,000 per annum (plus superannuation)
Head Café Manager in Sydney employer: Lion Dor Patisserie
Lion D’Or Patisserie is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, where team leadership and operational excellence are celebrated. Located in a refined environment, we offer our Head Café Manager not only a competitive salary but also opportunities for professional growth and development within the hospitality industry. Join us to be part of a community that values service, tradition, and care, ensuring every day is rewarding and meaningful.
