Cafe Manager

The Common Room Cafe Project – Stirling SA The Common Room Cafe Project is hiring a full‑time Café Manager in Stirling, SA. Apply now to be part of our team. Requirements for this role: Flexible hours available 2‑3 years of relevant work experience required Be the Heart of Something New – Café Manager Wanted (Stirling, SA) ☕ Location: Stirling, South Australia Position: Full‑Time Café Manager Opening Date: November 2025 (Get in early – help us build it) We’re opening a brand new café in the beautiful Adelaide Hills – and we’re looking for an experienced, motivated, and people‑focused Café Manager to bring it to life. Adelaide Hills is an exciting location where you can help shape a venue from the very beginning – from hiring the team to setting the tone for service and culture. This is your chance. About the Opportunity This isn’t just a management job – it’s a leadership opportunity at the ground level of an exciting new venue. Set in the heart of Stirling , our café will focus on exceptional coffee, fresh seasonal food, and creating a warm, welcoming space for locals and visitors alike. We’re looking for someone with strong hospitality experience, a genuine love for great service, and the energy to help launch and grow something special. What You’ll Do Work closely with the owners in the pre‑opening phase: hiring staff, setting up systems, helping shape the menu & customer experience Lead day‑to‑day operations once open – team management, customer service, ordering, rostering, and supplier coordination Create a strong team culture focused on hospitality, consistency, and care Be a key face of the café in the local community Maintain high standards of cleanliness, compliance, and service Keep an eye on budgets, stock, and overall performance About You Proven experience managing a café or hospitality venue Confident leader who thrives in hands‑on environments Organised, calm under pressure, and solutions‑focused Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative Barista skills and coffee knowledge a big bonus Passion for community, sustainability, and building a brand with heart Why Join Us? Be part of an exciting new café from the very beginning Real input into systems, menu, hiring, and culture Supportive and collaborative ownership team Competitive salary and long‑term growth potential Work in the stunning surrounds of the Adelaide Hills Ready to build something special in Stirling? We’re hiring now to prepare for a summer opening. Send your resume and a short note about why this role excites you to: ***************@gmail.com Fresh start. New energy. Real impact. Let’s create a café people will love. #J-18808-Ljbffr