Cafe Manager & Events Organiser
Job Description
Cafe Manager & Events Organiser
Café Irresistiblue is looking for a charismatic leader to manage the day to day running of our orchard café and attract, plan and coordinate customer events.
5 days, preferably Thursday to Monday, but including at least 1 weekend day
8.30am to 4.30pm
some evenings
Experience
All FOH duties: greet and seat; till/payment operations; barista skills; bar/cocktail knowledge; kitchen pass control; table service. Staff management and training. POS and booking system changing/updating. Event/function organising and managing.
Duty Manager or able to obtain
Managerial Duties
Leadership and team management: train, motivate, mentor and foster a positive team culture
Customer service excellence: friendly, patient, proactive, ensure customer satisfaction and able to handle customer queries and complaints effectively
High standards of cleanliness, food quality and presentation
Operational adaptability: ability to multitask in a fast paced environment, solve problems quickly (equipment failure, rushes or staff shortage)
Communication skills: clear, consistent communication with staff regarding expectations, with guests, owners and suppliers
Financial acumen and organisation: manage inventory, budgeting, cost control, cash handling, numeracy, pos/till programming, booking system
Event Management
meticulous attention to detail
financial acumen for budgeting
ensure events are profitable
calm under pressure
handle multiple tasks
negotiating skills
adaptable – find solutions to problems
creative solutions to design or challenges
resourcefulness – maximize available resources for the best outcome
plan – execute – meet objectives
We offer a great working environment, a happy, skilled team and competitive hourly rate.
Interested? Email through your CV and any other relevant information to [email protected]
Pay: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits
Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate
Cambridge, Waikato: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
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