Assistant Cafe Manager - South Yarra

Assistant Cafe ManagerCompetitive salary + superSupport a high energy South Yarra cafe teamCareer growth with a 30+ year Melbourne bakery brandAbout the CompanyLaurent Bakery is a Melbourne bakery and cafe business with a 30+ year history. We make French-inspired cakes, pastries, sandwiches and coffee, with a focus on artisan craft and warm service.About the RoleYou will support the Cafe Manager to run daily service at our busy South Yarra cafe. Lead from the floor, coach the team, meet service standards and help grow sales through great customer experiences.Your life will never be dull as our customers love us and we love them! Pop in and see our busy cafe and share in the ambience. We are known for fantastic coffee, amazing French cakes and pastries all handmade, and a great customer experience.About YouWe are looking for someone who is passionate about people, loves leading a team to excellence and thrives in a busy environment. Oh and you must genuinely love hospo, like we do!ResponsibilitiesCoach baristas and cafe team members on service standardsLead the team through busy service periodsDrive upselling and salesManage service flow and resolve customer issuesSupport stock ordering, waste and roster planningOpen and close the cafeSkills and ExperienceHospo experience is a must!Cafe or retail supervisor experience - ready for a step upCustomer first leadership and coaching capabilityStrong barista knowledgeCalm, confident and solutions focused under pressureFlexible availability, including weekends and some public holidaysBenefitsEmployee discount cardCareer growth opportunitiesFun, dynamic work environmentSupportive leadership teamHow to ApplyClick APPLY and tell us about your cafe or retail leadership experience, barista skills and availability.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted