Located in the heart of Greenhithe, The Collins Café and Bar is a vibrant local café
known for its freshly prepared food, premium coffee, and welcoming atmosphere. We
pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and a great place for our
community to relax and enjoy high-quality food and beverages.


We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Café Manager to join our team and
oversee the daily operations of the café and bar.

  • Minimum guaranteed hours of work per week: 30 hours.
  • Maximum hours of work per week: 40 hours. 


Tasks and Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the café and bar to ensure smooth service
delivery.

-Plan menus with Chef or Cook.
- Hiring, supervising, training, and motivating front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Preparing staff rosters and monitoring attendance to maintain adequate coverage.
- Monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Managing daily cash flow, POS operations, and banking procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and licensing
regulations.
- Overseeing customer service standards and promptly resolving any customer
issues.
- Monitoring sales performance, controlling costs, and assisting with budgeting and
profitability.
- Coordinating marketing activities, seasonal promotions, and community events.

Skills and Experience Required:
To be successful in this position, you must have:
- At least three years of proven managerial experience in a café, restaurant, or
hospitality setting (in New Zealand or overseas); OR
- At least a relevant NZQF Diploma Level 5 Qualification.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate
a team.
- Excellent understanding of operations of hospitality establishment, including stock
management and customer service.
- Good financial and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
- Availability to work evening and night-time functions when required.
- Flexibility to work on weekends, early mornings, and public holidays as required.
- Event/function and restaurant management experience is a plus - the ability to
manage private bookings and events will be highly valued.

Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about hospitality and providing excellent customer experiences.
- Reliable, proactive, and hands-on in daily operations.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

What We Offer:

-Competitive pay rate and staff benefits.
- Supportive, friendly, and professional work environment.
- Opportunities for career development within our expanding business.

How to Apply:
If you are an enthusiastic hospitality professional looking to take the next step in your
career, please apply.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Do you have rights to work in New Zealand
  • Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident?
  • How many years of work experience do you have as a Cafe Manager?
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