Café manager for a well-established business, Mon-Fri daytime only, no nights or weekends. Take-home car, strong culture, long-tenure team.
This role stands apart because the venue itself does. While many organisations speak about culture, this one consistently demonstrates it in daily practice. It is a highly respected, long-established hospitality business located in the CBD surrounds, recognised for exceptional food, seamless catering operations, and a genuine commitment to supporting and valuing its people.
The current Catering Manager is stepping into a new chapter after seven years in the role. The Head Chef has been here close to a decade, and many team members have stayed for years — with some even returning after time away. That kind of tenure doesn’t happen by accident.
About the Venue (Discreet by Design)
This prestigious café and catering operation is deeply embedded in its local community and corporate network. Built on trust, consistency, and strong relationships, it’s a place where people feel supported, respected, and set up to succeed.
The business operates Monday to Friday, during the day. There are no night shifts, and weekends are exceptionally rare.
Alongside the café, the catering arm delivers corporate, conference, and event catering across nearby locations — all well planned, well resourced, and calmly executed.
To maintain privacy, full venue details will be shared with shortlisted candidates only.
The Role — Catering Manager
This is a hands-on, coordination-focused role positioned at the core of the business. You will act as the central link between clients, the kitchen, and the café, ensuring each day is well organised, the team is supported, and service runs smoothly.
You will take ownership of the catering operation while providing support to the café as required. Comprehensive training and ongoing support are built into the role, with the clear understanding that you are not expected to know everything from day one.
This role offers real lifestyle balance:
- Monday to Friday only
- Daytime hours, typically starting around 8:00am
- Up to 40 hours per week
- Company car provided — and you take it home
What You’ll Be Doing (Day to Day)
Catering & Coordination
- Organising and managing daily catering orders from enquiry through to delivery
- Confirming timing, menus, dietary needs, and event details with clients
- Packing, labelling, and coordinating local deliveries so everything runs on time
- Working closely with the kitchen to align prep with event schedules
- Keeping clear catering logs and booking calendars
Events & Service Support
- Coordinating internal and off-site events
- Organising staff support for events when required
- Being present, available, and calm during setup, service, and pack-down
Client Communication
- Responding to catering enquiries via email and phone
- Building warm, professional relationships with regular clients
- Preparing quotes, confirming bookings, and following up when needed
Ordering, Systems & Admin
- Managing catering-related ordering (bread, packaging, muffins, napkins, etc.)
- Keeping stock levels in check and flagging restocks
- Using systems like Flex, Deputy, POS, and invoicing software (full training provided)
Café Team Support
- Jumping in on the café floor during busy periods or staff shortages
- Supporting the team with a flexible, can-do attitude
- Leading by example — no ego, no hierarchy
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