Posted by FJ Holden Café in Hughenden, Queensland, is seeking a hospitality couple to join its team in permanent and full-time café employment. The opportunity includes a Full-time Café Manager position and a Casual Café Allrounder role, with applications also considered from suitable individual candidates or two people applying together.
The café serves locals, travellers and workers passing through Hughenden. The available positions involve customer service, food preparation, coffee making, staff coordination and general café operations. Staff accommodation is also available at a subsidised rental rate, while potential visa sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Café Manager and Café Allrounder
- Employer: FJ Holden Café
- Location: Hughenden, Queensland
- Employment Type: Permanent and full-time for the Café Manager; casual for the Café Allrounder
- Café Allrounder Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week during quieter periods, increasing to up to 40 hours during busy periods
- Café Manager Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience and capabilities
- Café Allrounder Pay: Applicable casual award rates
- Work Location: In person
- Weekend Work: Required
- Accommodation: Partially furnished staff house available at a subsidised rental rate
- Visa Sponsorship: Potential sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates
About FJ Holden Café
FJ Holden Café is a café in Hughenden, Queensland, serving local customers, travellers and workers passing through the town. The employer is looking for people who can contribute to the day-to-day operation of the café while helping maintain a welcoming customer experience.
Job Description
The Café Manager will oversee the daily operation of the business, including customer service, food quality, staff coordination, presentation and workflow. The position is suited to someone who can take ownership of daily decisions and contribute ideas to the café.
The Café Allrounder will support a range of café activities, including cooking, food preparation, coffee making, customer service and general duties.
The employer ideally wants a couple for the available roles, but suitable individual candidates and two individuals applying together may also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and maintain a friendly café environment.
- Prepare and serve café-style meals.
- Make quality coffee consistently.
- Build relationships with regular customers and interact with travellers.
- Coordinate staff, rosters and daily workflow where required.
- Keep the café clean and presentable.
- Monitor stock levels and manage supplier orders.
- Assist with menu planning and daily specials.
- Suggest ideas that can improve food, service and customer experience.
- Support the café’s continued appeal to locals and visitors.
- Assist with general café duties as required.
- Provide additional cleaning support at a nearby boutique accommodation facility when hours are available.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates should have:
- Previous hospitality experience.
- Strong cooking skills, preferably involving café or pub-style meals.
- Barista experience, which is essential for at least one applicant.
- Management or supervisory experience for the Café Manager role.
- A friendly and customer-focused attitude.
- A reliable, positive and hands-on approach.
- The ability to work independently and make practical decisions.
- A willingness to take ownership and contribute ideas.
- Flexibility to work weekends and during busy periods.
- A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
Salary and Benefits
The Café Manager’s remuneration will be negotiated according to the successful applicant’s experience and capabilities.
The Café Allrounder will receive the applicable casual award rates. The role normally provides around 24 hours per week during quieter periods, with the possibility of increasing to up to 40 hours during busy periods.
The employment package also includes a partially furnished staff house available at a subsidised rental rate. Additional hours may be available, including cleaning work at a nearby boutique accommodation facility.
Visa Sponsorship and Relocation
FJ Holden Café states that potential visa sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on the applicant’s suitability, employment performance, eligibility and applicable immigration requirements.
Applicants are responsible for confirming that their qualifications, work experience, occupation and personal circumstances meet relevant Australian visa and sponsorship requirements. The listing advises candidates to obtain migration advice where necessary.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit hospitality professionals with experience in cooking, barista work, customer service or café operations. The Café Manager role is particularly suited to someone with management or supervisory experience who can make practical decisions and take responsibility for daily café operations.
The employer is also open to suitable individual candidates or two individuals, although the positions are ideally suited to a couple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What positions are available at FJ Holden Café?
The café is recruiting for a Full-time Café Manager and a Casual Café Allrounder.
Where is the café located?
FJ Holden Café is located in Hughenden, Queensland.
How many hours does the Café Allrounder work?
The position offers approximately 24 hours per week during quieter periods, with hours potentially increasing to up to 40 per week during busy periods.
Is accommodation available?
Yes. A partially furnished staff house is available as part of the employment package at a subsidised rental rate.
Is visa sponsorship available?
Potential visa sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates, but sponsorship is not guaranteed.
Is barista experience required?
Barista experience is essential for at least one applicant.
Does the Café Manager role require management experience?
Yes. Management or supervisory experience is listed as a requirement for the Café Manager position.
Is weekend work required?
Yes. Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and busy periods.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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