Lead the FOH & Barista team at CIBI - a cafe restaurant, coffee bar, grocery store, and design store with 17 years in the community. A unique chance to grow your career in a visionary environment with daytime hours (no late nights).
CIBI Melbourne – Cafe Restaurant Manager
Location: Collingwood, VIC | Full-Time
CIBI is a unique space – café restaurant, coffee bar, grocer, design store, and lifestyle hub. For 17 years, the CIBI story has been about connecting people, good food, and creativity.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and talented FOH professional to take the next step in their career while enjoying a healthy work/life balance with daytime working hours. No late nights – just a chance to work in a professional, visionary, and community-driven environment.
About the role:
As Cafe Restaurant Manager, you’ll lead our team, elevate service standards, and collaborate across FOH, Kitchen, Retail, and Marketing in Melbourne and Tokyo. Working closely with the GM, Kitchen Manager, Retail Manager, and Creative Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping CIBI’s future.
What we’re looking for:
1.5+ years leadership experience in hospitality
Strong people management skills (teams of 5+)
Thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments
Passion for team development and outstanding service
Operational skills: rostering, financial oversight
Curiosity for Japanese food & culture (a bonus)
Key responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop FOH & barista team
Ensure smooth operations and excellent guest experience
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance reviews
Manage sales, wages, and COGS
Drive engagement, culture, and compliance
Employment: Full-Time Annual Salary
Working hours: Daytime (weekends preferred)
Apply by sending your CV + cover letter
Please include:
Your motivation & interest in CIBI
Why you’d like to join the team
Your visa status (if applicable)
The hospitality and retail scene is all about creativity and celebrating the art of what we do. Every little detail shows how dedicated we are, and every interaction is a chance to make something special. It’s all about craft, flavor, and genuine care.
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Cibi is a Collingwood institution. Couple Zenta and Meg Tanaka opened the Japanese cafe and lifestyle concept store back in 2008, and a second Cibi in Read More
Cibi
31-39 Keele Street, Collingwood
