At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily café operations, manage staff, and ensure exceptional customer service.
- Company: Join Food by WHSmith, a vibrant café in Australia's largest hospitals.
- Benefits: Enjoy a fun team culture, wellbeing support, and generous employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years experience in café management and food safety certification required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
What being a Café Manager is all about
- Oversee all aspects of daily café operations, including staff management, stock control, catering and customer service.
- Open and close the café as required, following company process.
- Manage cash handling procedures, including secure counting and reconciliation during opening and closing shifts.
- Lead, manage, and motivate the store team to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Recruit, onboard, and train new team members, ensuring they are well‐versed in store processes and procedures.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming café environment that reflects our brand values.
- Oversee administrative tasks, including rostering, to ensure efficient store operations.
- Regularly report store performance, operational issues, and feedback to the Area Manager.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure alignment with store goals and expectations.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness in accordance with internal procedures and HACCP standards.
- Adhere to workplace health and safety guidelines, promoting best practices across the team.
What our Stores would love to see
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in multi‐site management
- Food Safety Supervisor certification (required).
- First Aid certification (preferred).
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks effectively, in a high catering environment.
- Experience managing food compliance alongside HACCP guidelines
- Experience managing stock and distribution
- Experience in managing labour costs across a multi‐site business unit
- Effective staff management and coaching skills
- Flexibility with work hours and locations
How we reward our Teams
- Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
- Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities to grow and develop within the company!
- Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners through the Beny app
- Be part of a local cafe that values quality and community.
We're not just here for our customers' journeys - we want to make every career journey better too!
About Food by WHSmith Australia
Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia's largest hospitals, offering a fast‐paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting.
We are driven by our core values: Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.
We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality.
We're looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment.
We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices.
If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.
Cafe Manager in Gold Coast employer: WH Smith
WHSmith Australia is an excellent employer, providing a dynamic and supportive work environment within the bustling Wollongong Hospital. Employees enjoy flexible scheduling, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service excellence. With a commitment to high standards and a vibrant café culture, working here means being part of a dedicated team that values both individual contributions and collective success.
