Cafe Manager - Christchurch

We are looking for a passionate Café Manager to lead our high-performing café. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment and wants to take ownership of a café’s success. If this sounds like you apply now to join our team.

What we’re looking for:

• 3 + years’ work experience as a café manager or an NZQF level 5 or 6 qualification or higher qualification can be substitutable in absence of work experience.
• Great presentation with strong communication and people skills at all levels
• A can-do positive attitude with a genuine passion for people and hospitality
• Availability on weekends.
• Ability to work well under pressure and think on your feet

What the role entails:

As our Cafe Manager, you will be the hub of our café, ensuring everything runs smoothly and our customers leave with a smile. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating daily cafe operations.
• Managing and supervising our wonderful staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food and beverages to maintain our high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed.
• Managing budgets and financial transactions, including cash handling and reporting.
• Ensuring café’s full compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• When needed, organise and coordinate bulk orders for food or beverages or plan and organise special functions;
• Managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely Deliveries.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• May need to assist by preparing and serving a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos etc when needed.
• May take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders.

What we offer:

• A fun, Supportive and creative work environment.
• Full-time position, work 5 days a week including one on the weekend.
• Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
• Free coffee (of course!) and employee discounts.

How to apply:

Send us your resume and a brief note about why you would love to join our team. Email ***************@gmail.com or stop by by Gentle Giant Café at 158 Ferry Road to introduce yourself. Let’s brew amazing coffee together – Gentle Giant, where great coffee and Great people come together.