Cafe & Restaurant Managers
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
- Lead and motivate staff to maintain high performance standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
Business Overview:
Our industry partner, KRAKEN SOURDOUGH PTY LTD (trading as Kraken Sourdough), is a locally owned artisan bakery and food business specialising in handcrafted sourdough breads and baked goods. Using traditional fermentation methods and high-quality ingredients, Kraken Sourdough is recognised for its commitment to flavour, quality, and consistency, and has earned a strong local reputation for premium products that celebrate craftsmanship and simplicity.
To continue meeting customer demand and upholding its reputation for excellence, KRAKEN SOURDOUGH PTY LTD., requires a skilled and experienced Cafe & Restaurant Managers to join the team on a full-time basis.
Salary Range : $78,000-$83,000 AUD
Work Location : 10 Duranbah Dr, Huskisson NSW 2540, Australia
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the restaurant’s day-to-day operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Lead, supervise, and motivate restaurant staff to maintain high standards of performance.
- Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate employees as needed.
- Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate staffing during operating hours.
- Maintain excellent customer service and promptly address customer concerns or complaints.
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service standards.
- Monitor compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety regulations.
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and proper rotation of food and supplies.
- Monitor food costs, labor costs, expenses, and overall restaurant profitability.
- Handle cash management, daily sales reports, and other operational documentation.
- Coordinate effectively with kitchen, service, and support teams to ensure efficient workflow.
Qualifications:
- 3 years experience working as a Cafe & Restaurant Manager or in a similar hospitality management role
- Strong leadership and team management skills within a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage restaurant operations, including staff rostering, cost control, and inventory management
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues effectively
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and Work Health & Safety (WHS) regulations
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