Cafe Supervisor

  • Cairns
  • Permanent
  • Mon Apr 27 07:59:18 2026
  • BBBH5356

Cafe Supervisor

  • Permanent Role
  • $65-80K PA
  • Cairns QLD

POSITION:

Full-time Position for a Cafe Supervisor is available in Cairns City QLD 4870.

SKILLS:

The role requires you to hold at least a relevant AQF (or equivalent) Cert IV or above + 12 months of relevant employment experience.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

The role of Cafe Supervisor is to supervise, coordinate and train food and beverage staff and ensure a high level of customer service is delivered to guests.

DUTIES:

  • Supervise operations of cafe and restaurant – ensure smooth daily operations
  • Supervise and Train staff – assist in the induction and training of all food and beverage staff ensuring all competencies are met
  • Monitoring staff - including rosters, performance and resolving any grievances
  • Plan daily work – plan set and inform staff of timing and priorities of work tasks whilst dealing with problems as they arise to minimise impact on scheduled work.
  • Consult with business owners/managers and other staff – ensure regular communication with owners/manager ensuring to carry out any instructions from management
  • Provide high level of customer service – take reservations, greet, and acknowledge each guest in a friendly manner, handle customer complaints positively
  • Cash handling
  • End of day reporting and staff cost / beverage cost monitoring and reporting
  • Preparing displays and presenting stock, including specials
  • Preparing and mixing a range of sophisticated drinks
  • Practice Promote and Follow OH&S procedures - be a lead participant in the quality improvement process whilst promoting safety to staff and patrons
  • Coordinate emergency response - promptly ascertain the scope and severity of the emergency and develop the appropriate responses. Follow the caf? emergency procedures, understand evacuation procedures, and ensure full compliance
  • Ensure premises and equipment are clean – where required ensure all areas of the Caf?/Restaurant are maintained in a clean manner.
  • Observe and enforce Liquor Licencing – ensure that the liquor licencing requirements are adhered to at all times ensuring all staff are aware of requirements and any breaches by patrons are dealt with promptly
  • Entry/supervision of entries in accounting records required to be kept and maintained under the relevant industry standards
  • Ensure adequate stock levels – monitor and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in all areas of the establishment
  • Other incidental and peripheral duties as requested by the employer

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Lead by example at all times
  • Effective communication skills
  • The ability to multitask while keeping a high level of attention to detail

SALARY:

An annual salary of $65,000 - $80,000 based on experience.

TO APPLY

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