Café Manager Brisbane

About Us

At Allpress we are espresso specialists roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia New Zealand the UK Japan and Singapore. Were a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.

About the role

Were looking for a Café Manager to join our Brisbane team overseeing both our established café and our recently opened second site.

This role is a hands-on leadership positions responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the café. Youll have a strong floor presence during peak times to lead by example and support the team while overseeing operations across FOH and bar. Working closely with our Head Barista youll create a welcoming space where exceptional hospitality team culture and operational excellence come together.

This is a full-time role working 38 hours across a 7-day roster including weekends.

• Lead coach and support FOH and bar teams to deliver outstanding service
• Set and maintain high standards for hospitality presentation and customer care
• Manage rosters operational processes and budgets to ensure smooth service and financial performance
• Be a visible calm leader on the floor during busy service periods
• Maintain compliance with food safety hygiene and OH&S standards
• Partner with national support teams and follow operational frameworks to keep the café aligned with Allpress brand values
• Handle customer feedback with empathy and accountability turning challenges into opportunities to build trust

About you

Were looking for hospitality leaders who thrive in a busy environment lead with positivity and have a genuine passion for both people and coffee. Youll be organised approachable and experienced in balancing team culture customer experience and operational systems.

To be successful youll bring:

• Proven experience as a café manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to coach motivate and manage performance
• A hands-on approach with the confidence to lead from the floor during service
• Excellent organisational skills including rostering and operational systems management
• Knowledge of food safety and OH&S standards
• A passion for hospitality and creating inclusive customer-focused spaces

Working at Allpress

In addition to great company culture we offer some nice staff perks including as much free coffee as you like while at work 250g of beans to take home weekly a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing allowance Volunteer Leave and Learning & Development support.

Diversity and Inclusion

Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued respected and engaged. We pledge a commitment to:

• Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society
• Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
• Removing barriers and the influence of bias
• Creating a safe environment where were encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
• Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work

If this sounds like you please apply by sending us your CV and a personalised cover letter telling us whether youd like to be considered for the and why youd be a great fit for the Allpress team.

Required Experience:

Manager