Cafe / Restaurant Manager

Date Posted: August 17, 2026

Position: Cafe / Restaurant Manager

Salary: $79,000 - $85,000 per annum plus 12% Superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full Time

Location: Unit 9/15 Tench St, Kingston ACT 2604

Experience required: Minimum 1 year experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality management role

Rosemary by Eighty Twenty is a welcoming café in Kingston, offering fresh food, quality coffee, and a relaxed dining experience. The Kingston venue operates throughout the week and caters to local customers with dine-in and takeaway services, including options for customers with special dietary requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cafe / Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Kingston café. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating staff, maintaining service and food standards, managing stock and suppliers, and ensuring customers receive a consistently positive dining experience.

• Oversee the daily operations of the café, including front-of-house and kitchen coordination.
• Work with the kitchen team to maintain menu quality, presentation, and appropriate portion standards.
• Coordinate purchasing, stock levels, supplier orders, and pricing in line with business requirements.
• Monitor daily sales, expenses, stock records, and other operational transactions.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and roster café staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented dining and work environment in accordance with food safety and workplace requirements.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve service concerns professionally to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Assist with functions, bookings, reservations, and special dining requirements where required.
• Support the business in maintaining efficient service, controlling costs, and achieving operational targets.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or a related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality management role.

Skills & Other Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of food service and café operations.
• Experience supervising and coordinating hospitality staff.
• Good understanding of stock control, purchasing, and cost management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy service environment and resolve issues effectively.
• Food safety knowledge and relevant hospitality certifications are desirable.

To apply: Please send your resume outlining your relevant hospitality management experience and availability to [email protected]. We welcome applications from experienced managers who are ready to contribute to the continued success of our Kingston café.