Make the move to a role that makes a difference. Use your passion for hospitality to lead the day-to-day operations at our local-vibe cafe in Parkville - providing fantastic customer experience alongside workplace training for marginalised young people. STREAT is an organisation that Tastes Good, Does Good.
What we're offering
- Positively influence the lives of young people impacted by the Youth Justice system by passing on your hospitality expertise through our workplace training programs.
- Full-time contract, 38 hours a week. No weekends!
- Salary Packaging financial benefits.
- A sense of meaning and purpose you won't find in many hospitality roles, facilitating our work readiness programs for young people.
- Yearly salary increases benchmarked to the Consumer Price Index or the option to increase your annual leave entitlements.
- Coffee and meals provided on shift, as well as discounts at all STREAT venues.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A people-first work culture where supporting each other matters more than the bottom line.
About the role
- Work 7am – 3.30pm each day, with one earlier finish per week.
- Lead a small and experienced FoH and BoH team to deliver fantastic customer experience and consistently outstanding food & coffee.
- Facilitate workplace training for young people impacted by the Youth Justice system with the support of our Youth Programs team.
- Ensure compliance with healthy and safety regulations, labour laws, and our internal youth safety protocols.
- Oversee all daily tasks including opening and closing the venue, stock management, cleaning and venue presentation, managing COGs/wastage and labour costs, and recordkeeping.
- Use your leadership capabilities to uplift your team and manage underdeveloped skills.
- Maintain a high level of professional communication and responsiveness with your area supervisor, operations manager, and other internal stakeholders.
We'd love for you to have:
- A sincere interest in creating positive change in the lives of young people within a team of like-minded individuals.
- Genuine passion for hospitality and outstanding all-round knowledge of Melbourne's food and coffee culture.
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills and the confidence to manage underperformance in your team.
- An understanding of managing COGs and Labour targets.
- Effective time management and communication, both verbal and written.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Barista in specialty coffee is essential.
