Cafe Manager - Laurent Bakery, Brighton (12 Mth Parental Leave cover)
Laurent Bakery has always been driven by love and respect for the craft of French artisan baking and exists as a homage to the values of a village bakery.
Our cafes are a Melbourne staple when it comes to French quality products, with a 30-year history of serving our beautiful cakes, scrumptious pastries, and mouthwatering sandwiches and croquettes.
We are a luxury brand offering new and exciting opportunities and products to showcase to our loyal customers.
About the Role
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Cafe Manager to lead our team at the Brighton cafe as a 12-month parental leave cover starting in May 2025.
As Cafe Manager, you will be hands-on, leading your team to success in a fast-paced environment. You will work with a passionate, high-performing team excited to sell our luxury products.
Your roster will be flexible, with shifts rotating across different days, including at least one weekend day, and some public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver an exceptional customer experience in Brighton, working collaboratively with your team to achieve KPIs and company objectives. Drive weekly sales to meet budgets while providing a superior customer experience.
You will balance being a hands-on leader with administrative duties such as managing wages, budgets, and waste to control costs.
What You Will Bring
* Previous Store Manager experience
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a team
* Experience maintaining high standards in branding and customer service
* Ability to meet sales targets and manage wages, costs, and waste effectively
* Experience preparing rosters and handling administrative duties
* Proven success in driving sales and achieving KPIs and budgets
* Experience managing stock, ensuring rotation, and minimizing waste
* High standards in customer service
* Ability to foster a harmonious team environment
* Hospitality or food & beverage industry experience is a plus, bakery qualification preferred
What's in it for You
An opportunity to make a significant impact in our French cafe, working in a fun, dynamic environment with supportive leadership.
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Laurent Bakery is a premium food business specializing in French/European breads, cakes, pastries, and confectionery, with a focus on stone-baked sourdough respecting artisan principles.
Source: Extracted from the company's website.
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