Café Manager

Job Title: Café Manager
Location: Auckland
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Days Required: Monday to Sunday on a roster
Wage: NZD $28 per hour before tax
Hours per week: A minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed, a maximum of 40 hours per week
Reporting To: Director
Number of positions: ONE

About Us:
Little French is a charming French café located in the heart of Mt Albert, known for its artisanal pastries, seasonal French dishes, and warm, inviting atmosphere. We are passionate about offering an authentic culinary experience inspired by the flavours of France. We are looking for an organised and motivated Café Manager to manage our café's day-to-day operations and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Managing café operations
• Planning and reviewing menus with Chefs
• Organising special functions and catering
• Arranging purchasing and pricing
• Maintaining stock records and controlling wastage
• Maintaining financial transaction records
• Maintaining hygiene and dining facilities
• Monitoring customer satisfaction
• Selecting, training and supervising staff
• Managing rosters and staff deployment
• Managing beverage service
• Managing reservations and service flow
• Overseeing opening, closing and operational controls

Skills and Requirements:
• A relevant diploma OR a minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required. Either one will be accepted.
• Knowledge of NZ food safety standards and health regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication and leadership skills to coordinate front-of-house and kitchen operations.
• Strong organisational and customer-service skills.
• Flexibility in adapting to seasonal menus and changing customer demand.