Café Coordinator

Location: Willunga Golf Course Café / City of Onkaparinga

Position Type: Part-Time 30-38 hours (1 weekend fortnight + public holidays/after-hours events as required)

About Us

The City of Onkaparinga is South Australia's largest metropolitan council, known for being a high-performing, responsive, and innovative organisation. We offer a friendly, inclusive, and supportive workplace dedicated to equity, safety, customer service excellence, and community growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and customer-focused Café Coordinator to run front- and back-of-house operations at the Willunga Golf Course café. Working one weekend every fortnight, you will lead the daily operations-from preparing delicious menu items using regional and on-site garden produce, to delivering top-tier barista coffee and overseeing casual staff and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Service: Coordinate day-to-day café operations, including opening and closing, food and beverage preparation, barista service, and maintaining spotless dining areas.
• Menu & Catering: Plan and prepare creative menus showcasing seasonal/regional produce and deliver catering for events and functions.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Direct, mentor, and support casual staff and volunteers in an encouraging, collaborative environment.
• Stock & Financials: Manage inventory ordering, stock rotation, and wastage control. Handle point-of-sale (POS) operations, cash balancing, and end-of-day banking reports within budget.
• Visitor Support: Assist with general visitor servicing, telephone enquiries, social media content, and administration during peak periods.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce Australian Food Safety Standards, maintain equipment, and adhere to Council WHS policies.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial kitchen food preparation, cooking, and barista-level coffee making.
• Demonstrated background in hospitality operations, stock management, and catering for large events.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Cash-handling experience and proficiency with POS software (e.g., H&L) and Microsoft Office.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Eligibility for a Responsible Person Position of Authority badge.
• Current South Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence.
• Availability to work weekends, public holidays, and after-hours events.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate qualification in Hospitality or Tourism.
• Local knowledge of the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region.
• Prior experience in a government environment.

How to Apply

If you are ready to showcase regional culinary experiences and support our local community, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume directly to this advert, or reach out to Thomas at Randstad on 08 •••• •065 to discuss details of your application.