We're a neighbourhood cafe in Heidelberg Heights serving specialty coffee, house-baked sweets and treats, toasties that get talked about, and a brunch that's earned its regulars. The space hums from open, settles into a rhythm through the morning, hussles through lunch, and we lock the door at 2pm.

Hospitality, for us, is about noticing. The regular who's had a rough morning. The table that needs clearing before anyone asks. The small things, done well. Every time.

After running it ourselves for a while, it's time to hand the day-to-day to someone who'll love the place as much as we do. You'll steer the floor, lead the crew, and make sure every cup that goes out the door is one we're proud of.

If you've spent enough time in hospitality to know what good looks like – and you're ready to put your stamp on a small independent cafe – we'd love a chat.

You run the show:

We're looking for someone as comfortable on bar through the morning rush, as they are rostering on a Tuesday afternoon – with an eye for detail, a real love for people, excellent communication and customer focused.

This is hands-on. You're not behind a laptop. You're on the floor, on the bar, on it – you'll handle setup, closing and the required admin as needed.

You will lead an FOH crew, work hand-in-hand with our Head Chef, and report directly to ownership. Full-time and salaried across a 5-day week.

What you'll be doing:

Leading a tight FOH crew with warmth, wit and high standards
Opening up, closing down, and keeping the space humming in between
Building rosters that work for the cafe and the people on them
Ordering stock and keeping suppliers on side
Owning the guest experience, from the first "good morning" to the last "see you tomorrow"
Keeping coffee and drinks consistently sharp
Hiring, onboarding and training people who fit the room
Build culture with kindness and respect
Watching the numbers (costs, margins, the lot)

About you:

You've held a manager seat in a busy cafe or venue
You've run a 7 am rush and still made eye contact
You obsess over the customer
You're passionate about quality food and drink
You lead teams with clarity and confidence, respect and kindness
You notice gaps and steer operations quickly and effectively

Why Nice Guy Eddie?

Roster = flexible. We understand life’s commitments and want this to work for you. 2 weekend shifts needed per month
Early starts, early finishes.
An actual voice and idea implementation in an independent business
$68,000–$75,000 per year + super
Free coffees and meal allowance per shift
A small, tight crew and owners who'll back you
Real ownership – this is the first manager seat, and we want you to make it yours.

Check us out at niceguyeddiecoffeekitchen on Instagram.

Applications:
Email your resume and a brief intro to ngeheidelberg@gmail.com

Nice Guy Eddie

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