Assistant Cafe Manager

Join Doltone Hospitality Group as an Assistant Café Manager located at The Green Room in the iconic Sydney Opera House and take the next step in your hospitality career. This is your opportunity to grow your leadership skills and be part of a supportive team.

As our Assistant Cafe Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the cafe.

What are your responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting the front-of-house team to create a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Assisting with the daily operations of the café, ensuring efficiency, quality and consistency across all service periods.
• Supporting the training, coaching and ongoing development of team members.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and inventory management to maintain operational readiness.
• Coordinating and supporting catering functions as required, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional service delivery.
• Maintaining high presentation standards and operational excellence throughout the venue.
• Building strong working relationships and collaborating effectively with venue management and key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Please note you will be required to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.

Your experience:

• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader or assistant management role within a hospitality or café environment is essential.
• Experience in café operations, including stock control, inventory management, cash handling, and daily reporting.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, management, and stakeholders. 

Your attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards in a busy operational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, motivate, coach, and develop team members to achieve individual and team success.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships with guests, colleagues, management, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring consistently high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Why you will love working with us?

• Employee referral program – we reward you financially to recommending top talent like yourself!
• Doltone Distinction Rewards recognition program
• Opportunity to complete learning and development courses to further build your skills and support your career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program – 100% confidential
• Exclusive Staff Discounts – Enjoy special savings at Hay St Market, the award-winning Midden by Mark Olive and Lua by Luke Nguyen, right at your fingertips.
• Discounted accommodation at Wandin Valley
• Supportive Team Culture

Doltone Hospitality Group use is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity and workplace diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia. 

We respect your privacy – all aspects of the application process are completely confidential.