At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead front of house operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
- Company: Locally owned café/restaurant in a stunning Hyde Park location.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable long-term role, and a beautiful work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the FOH team and deliver quality service in a vibrant setting.
- Qualifications: Strong coffee knowledge, barista skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
Sassafras Trading Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW
We’re a locally owned café/restaurant using high-quality products and serving a predominantly professional crowd from nearby legal, financial, education and government offices. Our offering includes:
- Specialty Ona coffee and a full range of hot and cold beverages, including alcohol
- A cabinet of pastries and sandwiches for service and toasting
- A weekday lunch buffet for our CBD regulars
We pride ourselves on friendly, efficient service, consistent coffee and a clean, welcoming space.
Beautiful café setting opposite Hyde Park with a loyal professional clientele.
Hands-on role working closely with the Restaurant Manager and owner to ensure the smooth running of FOH operations.
A stable, long-term role in a beautiful Hyde Park location.
The opportunity to shape the FOH team and service standards.
A collaborative relationship with ownership and kitchen.
Competitive remuneration, based on experience.
About the role
Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, ensuring every guest enjoys a warm welcome, great coffee and a smooth, professional experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading daily FOH operations – opening, service and close
- Training and coaching FOH staff in SOPs, coffee standards, beverage preparation and customer service
- Overseeing the presentation and replenishment of the pastry and sandwich cabinet
- Working closely with the kitchen to deliver our à la carte menu and weekday buffet at a high standard
- Ensuring the dining room, service areas and bar are clean, organised and guest-ready at all times
- Confidently using Square POS for orders, payments and basic reporting
- Upholding food safety, RSA and workplace health & safety standards
About you
You’re an experienced, hands-on Café / FOH professional who enjoys being on the floor, setting the tone and getting the best from your team.
You will have:
- Strong coffee knowledge and solid barista skills, with the ability to train others
- A calm, organised and no-nonsense approach to service and problem solving
- Confidence working with POS systems (experience with Square an advantage)
- High standards of cleanliness, presentation and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine focus on guest experience
Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager in Sydney employer: Sassafras Trading Pty Ltd
Sassafras Trading Pty Ltd offers a stable and long-term role in a beautiful café setting opposite Hyde Park, providing opportunities for employees to shape the front-of-house team and service standards. The company prides itself on friendly, efficient service and a collaborative relationship with ownership, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking professional growth in the hospitality industry.
