About Us

The Museum Café is located within the iconic Mareeba Heritage Centre, a not-for profit organisation for purpose to enhance visitor’s and the community’s experience of the Mareeba district through the preservation and promotion of our culture and heritage; and to motivate visitors and locals to explore the culture and diversity of Mareeba, the Tablelands and Outback.

As we transition the onsite café to new management under the Mareeba Heritage Centre Inc. from 1 July 2025, we are looking for dynamic and experienced Cafe Manager and/or Chef/Cook to complete our team and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Our opening hours are 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

Ideally, we are looking for a Cafe Manager who is also a Chef/Experienced Cook however, it is not an essential requirement. Candidates can apply for either position.

As Cafe Manager - What you'll be doing

The Café Manager will work closely with the Mareeba Heritage Centre team to integrate the café with the Museum experience, driving revenue while enhancing tourism and community involvement. This is a full-time role that requires a hands-on approach, creativity in menu development and social media marketing.

As the Café Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Museum Cafe, ensuring high standards of customer service, staff management, and profitability. You will play a key role in integrating the café with the Museum experience, offering visitors a seamless blend of food, culture, and hospitality.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a community-focused café while making a positive impact on Mareeba’s tourism and cultural landscape.

What we're looking for

The successful applicant will have:

At least 1-2 years in a similar position – with a further background in hospitality

Deep understanding of cafe operations, staff management, and customer expectations

A love and strong understanding of coffee, food and the café culture in Australia

Initiative, passion and the drive to deliver the highest standard of customer service

Excellent communication skills towards staff, customers and suppliers

The ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively

Flexible availability – this is a full-time position and you will be required to work ideally weekdays and weekends on a 5 days/week roster. Occasional evening work for events.

As Chef/Experienced Cook - What you'll be doing

Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, savoury and sweet treats for the café

Occasional catering for events

Ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation

Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment

Collaborating with the team to develop new menu items and improve existing recipes

Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations

Providing excellent customer service and responding to customer requests

What we're looking for

This position requires you to be available to work weekends and on full time hours, with occasional evening work for events.

Passion for food and cooking, using seasonal and local ingredients

Reproduce our menu consistently according to local and seasonal produce

Strong knowledge of food preparation, technical skills combined with creativity

Able to work in an organised constructive manner and able to multitask

Ideally hold relevant qualifications and prior experience working with a Cafe