Café Manager

Café Manager – George's Apollo Bay Restaurant

Location: Apollo Bay, VIC
Salary: $80,760 plus 12% super
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time position, 38 work hours per week

About Us

George's Apollo Bay Restaurant operates a vibrant hospitality establishment in the heart of Apollo Bay, Victoria. We are committed to providing high-quality food and excellent customer service to both local residents and visitors exploring the beautiful coastal region.

We are seeking an experienced Café Manager to join our team and oversee the café’s day-to-day operations, deliver exceptional customer experience, and maintain high standards of service and team performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on ensuring efficient, smooth, and professional operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development and success of the café while working in one of Victoria’s most iconic coastal destinations.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

· Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business to ensure efficient and smooth service.

· Working with Director and chef on developing menus that enhance customer experience and promote business growth.

· Recruiting, training and supervising employees, ensuring high standards of performance and customer service.

· Preparing staff rosters and coordinating staffing levels to meet operational requirements during trading hours.

· Planning and implementing promotional activities and seasonal menu offerings to enhance customer experience and support sales growth.

· Coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation, consistent quality and timely service of customer orders.

· Arranging the purchasing of food, beverages and other supplies in accordance with operational requirements and budgets.

· Monitoring stock levels, managing inventory and implementing appropriate stock rotation and control procedures to minimise waste.

· Managing operational budgets, monitoring costs and contributing to the achievement of sales and profitability targets.

· Preparing daily cash reconciliations, overseeing point-of-sale (POS) operations and maintaining accurate financial records.

· Delivering outstanding customer service, handling customer feedback professionally and resolving issues promptly.

· Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety regulations.

· Maintaining a clean, functional, and aesthetically pleasing dining environment.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following:

· An AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field, undertaken and completed in Australia.

· A minimum of one year of full-time relevant experience in a café, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.

· Excellent leadership, team management and staff development skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.

• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to multitask, work under pressure and effectively manage a busy hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, a positive work ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

What we offer

· An opportunity to lead and contribute to a well-established local business;

· A supportive and collaborative working environment;

· Stable, permanent full-time employment with long-term career prospects.

· Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.

· The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful coastal town of Apollo Bay.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced hospitality professional, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and proof of Australian work rights to:

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,760.00 per year

Work Location: In person