Cafe Manager
Harkaway Post Cafe & Conveniene
Harkaway, VIC
10.2014 - Current
- Ensured all work areas were kept clean and hygienic according to health regulations.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all inventory, sales, customers, orders.
- Kept abreast of industry trends by attending relevant seminars or conferences when possible.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures for cafe staff.
- Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations in a timely manner within budget constraints.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment used by staff members in order to maintain safety standards.
- Interacted with customers to provide assistance with menu selections and any other inquiries or complaints they may have had.
- Implemented new technologies such as POS systems or online ordering platforms into the cafe's operations where appropriate.
- Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated cafe staff performance.
- Maintained an accurate cash register system at all times during business hours.
- Monitored food quality regularly to ensure it was up to required standards.
- Scheduled shift rotations for employees to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
- Planned weekly menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
- Developed menu items to help keep profits up and prices affordable for customers by balancing high and low food costs.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.