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Café Manager – Girdlers Avalon - DAY TIME ONLY

Location: Avalon Beach, NSW
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 + Super (based on experience)
Join a Community-Driven Café Focused on Simple, Honest Goodness

Are you a passionate hospitality leader looking for a role where community, quality food, and great vibes come together? Girdlers Avalon is on the lookout for a Café Manager to lead our team, create an amazing customer experience, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

About the Role

As our Café Manager, you’ll be the heart of our Avalon location, overseeing a team of dedicated staff, ensuring top-notch service, and keeping the café running efficiently. From managing the floor and supporting the team to handling stock, rosters, and customer engagement, you'll play a key role in maintaining the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Girdlers special.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire a passionate front-of-house team.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience—engaging with our regulars and creating a welcoming space for all.
• Oversee daily café operations, including stock control, ordering, and maintaining high food & service standards.
• Oversee daily takings, perform cash-ups, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Track sales performance, identify trends, and implement strategies to boost revenue.
• Manage staff rostering to balance labour costs with operational needs.
• Work closely with the kitchen and wider Girdlers team to ensure consistency across all locations
• Drive a strong, community-focused culture that reflects our values of simple, honest goodness

What We’re Looking For

• A natural leader with café or restaurant management experience
• Passion for customer service and creating a great team culture
• Barista skills and a passion for great coffee would be a strong advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and keep cool during busy periods
• Strong organisational skills—you can juggle rosters, stock, and service without breaking a sweat
• A love for healthy, wholesome food and an appreciation for what makes Girdlers unique
• Availability to work weekends and peak service periods

Why Work at Girdlers?

At Girdlers, we’re more than just a café—we’re a community. With locations across Sydney, our focus is on nourishing food, good vibes, and genuine connections. We believe in work-life balance, empowering our teams, and fostering a positive, supportive workplace.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary ($70,000 – $75,000 + Super)
• Work in a beautiful, beachside location in Avalon
• A chance to be part of a growing, values-driven hospitality group
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow
• Great coffee, delicious food & a workplace that actually cares

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a feel-good café that’s all about community, quality, and connection, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Avalon Beach NSW 2107: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person