Cafe Manager
RSL LifeCare

Cafà Manager - Pozieres Retirement Village, Port Macquarie
Location: Pozieres Retirement Village, Port Macquarie - Oceans Drive
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Days of Work: Wednesday to Sunday
Wednesday to Friday: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Salary: Competitive and flexible, based on experience
Benefits: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900/year
We're excited to launch a brand-new cafà at our Pozieres Retirement Living Village in Port Macquarie, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Cafà Manager to lead the way.
This is a unique opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up €” in a supportive, community-focused environment. Serving our wonderful residents, guests, and visitors, this role offers the chance to manage a vibrant cafà space that delivers quality, connection and care.
What You'll Do
In this hands-on leadership role, you will:
Oversee the daily operations of the cafÃ, ensuring smooth service from open to close
Lead a small team, setting high standards for customer care and food presentation
Develop the cafà offering to suit the needs and tastes of our residents and visitors
Manage food orders, costs, and stock rotation, ensuring compliance with food safety standards
Coordinate functions and special events within the village in collaboration with the Village Manager
Onboard and train new staff, promoting a culture of service excellence
Work with the Village Manager to deliver marketing and event plans that drive cafà patronage
Foster a warm, inclusive, and community-oriented cafà environment
What You Bring
Experience as a Cafà Manager or in a similar hospitality leadership role
Knowledge of Food Handling Legislation, including HACCP requirements
A passion for customer service and building relationships with regular patrons
A Diploma in Hospitality Management (preferred but not essential)
General computer literacy and confident communication skills
A current Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Availability to work Wednesday to Sunday, as per the hours above
A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Why Join Us?
At RSL LifeCare, we're proud to support veterans and seniors across NSW and the ACT. At Pozieres, you'll be part of a welcoming village community in the heart of Port Macquarie. This is your opportunity to shape a local cafà from day one and build lasting relationships with those who live and work around you.
We also offer:
Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Job stability and meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation