Cafe Manager - Parental Leave Cover Newtown NSW, Australia

A fixed-term role with real impact!

• Step into the 'lead role' on our stage of superstars at our most iconic location.
• A fixed-term leadership role with full ownership, real accountability and iconic cake.
• Not a filler role — this is a true Store Manager opportunity, start to finish.

As Store / Café Manager, you are the heartbeat of the café. You lead from the floor, set the standard for service, and create a positive, high-performing team culture. You are responsible for delivering an outstanding guest experience while ensuring the café operates efficiently, safely and profitably. This role is equal parts people leader, service champion and operational expert.

In practice, and day to day, the key responsibilities could be best outlined as the following:

• Ensure each customer's journey with us is one to remember, for all the right reasons.
• Uphold the quality and consistency standards that define Black Star Pastry.
• Oversee the operation of the store, ensuring its smooth and harmonious existence.
• Oversee activities such as rostering, ordering, team management, and store maintenance.

* This role is initially for a fixed-term period, covering for parental leave, with an intended end of fixed term in March 2027.

Black Star Pastry fosters a fun, down to earth and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment.

Working amongst our leaders, you too will be empowered to contribute and play an active role in the bigger picture stuff as well as the day-to-day.

We love our brand, and we love what we do!

We like to ensure our people are rewarded and appropriately supported to do their best work whilst having the best time. Some of these perks include:

• We offer a competitive remuneration package including phone allowance.
• We are all about celebrating, so on your special day, we invite you to take a well-deserved birthday day off.
• And to make that celebration even sweeter, you will receive a complimentary 4-portion cake of your choice for your birthday.
• We prioritise your mental wellbeing with one additional day of personal leave dedicated to self-care and your wellbeing.
• Access free, confidential counselling, support, and advice through an external provider.

The most successful individuals in our Black Star Pastry galaxy are proven to be highly passionate about our brand and the many possibilities of what we can achieve as a collective BSP bunch. We take what we do seriously, take pride in our achievements, and work together to overcome the variety of challenges that present themselves.

The following will also ensure you have the lived experiences to drive real impact:

• Possess 2-3 years of hospitality experience, honing your skills as a leader in a cafe, bar or retail environment.
• Demonstrate an attitude of authenticity and positivity, proven to drive team outcomes
• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement and learning.
• Lead by example, sharing your knowledge and experiences with fellow team members, coaching them in areas of weakness.
• Exhibit a passion for ensuring customer delight and upholding our product quality.
• Proven experience using effective conflict resolution skills helping you adequately problem solve.
• Show initiative and an unparalleled aptitude for teamwork.
• A deep love for cake would be the cherry on top!

At Black Star Pastry, we believe food is an experience. Known for our iconic Strawberry Watermelon Cake and our commitment to quality, creativity and connection, we create spaces where guests feel welcomed, inspired and cared for. Our cafés are fast-paced, design-led environments where exceptional service and beautiful products go hand in hand.

Newtown marks the location where Black Star Pastry opened its first boutique patisserie in 2008 and since then, we have grown into an institution with stores in Rosebery, Chatswood Sydney's CBD, and more!