Café Venue Manager – Rustica Brighton
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 annually (plus super)

Rustica Brighton is looking for an experienced and motivated Café Venue Manager to lead our team.

We’re a busy café known for specialty coffee, fresh seasonal food, and great service. As Venue Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations, drive team performance, and ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding café experience every time.

What you’ll do:

Manage and lead the café team across front and back of house

Oversee daily operations to ensure service and quality standards

Recruit, train, and develop staff

Handle rostering, stock control, budgets, and compliance

Work closely with ownership and senior management to achieve targets

Maintain a positive team culture and uphold Rustica’s reputation

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in a café/restaurant management role

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent knowledge of hospitality operations

A passion for specialty coffee, food, and customer service

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong organisational and communication skills

What we offer:

Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000 annually + super

Career growth opportunities within Rustica

Supportive and dynamic team culture

Work in a busy, well-established café brand

📍 Location: Rustica Brighton – 736–742 Hampton Street, Brighton VIC 3186

📧 Apply now: [email protected]