Assistant Café Manager — Little Luxton
Full-time | $70,000–$78,000 + super, depending on experience
Little Luxton is looking for an organised, energetic and people-focused Assistant Café Manager to help keep our café running smoothly and our team supported.
We’re looking for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys working with people and is equally comfortable leading a team, making a great coffee and getting stuck into the day-to-day details behind the scenes.
The role
Working alongside the Café Manager, you’ll help oversee the daily operations of Little Luxton and make sure everything is organised, well-stocked and running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and managing staff rosters
Coordinating staff availability and shifts
Ordering food, coffee, beverages and other supplies
Monitoring stock levels and minimising waste
Supporting day-to-day café operations
Assisting with staff training and onboarding
Providing friendly, welcoming customer service
Working alongside the team during busy service periods
Supporting cash handling and daily administration
Assisting with invoices, records and general café administration
Helping maintain food safety, workplace health and safety and café standards
Supporting the Café Manager with team leadership and operational improvements
Opening and/or closing the café as required
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Experienced in café, hospitality or customer service
Highly organised and able to manage multiple things at once
Confident using rosters, ordering systems and basic administration
A natural team leader who brings out the best in others
Friendly, approachable and great with people
Reliable, responsible and willing to take ownership
Calm and practical when things get busy
Comfortable working hands-on in a café environment
Passionate about good coffee, food and creating a great customer experience
Barista experience is highly desirable. A hospitality qualification or previous supervisory/management experience would be an advantage.
Why Little Luxton?
Little Luxton is more than just a café. We’re a community-focused social enterprise that uses hospitality to create opportunities, build community and support people to develop skills and confidence.
You’ll be joining a friendly team where your work has a genuine purpose and where we value people, initiative, connection and having a bit of fun along the way.
The details
Position: Assistant Café Manager
Employment: Full-time
Salary: $70,000–$78,000 + super, depending on experience
Location: Little Luxton
Hours: Primarily weekday daytime hours, with some Saturday work as required
If you’re an experienced hospitality professional who is ready to take the next step into a management role — or an experienced café supervisor looking for a role with more responsibility and purpose — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your resume and a short introduction telling us about yourself and why you’d be a great fit for Little Luxton
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
