Transform lives, every single day
Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.
We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.
As a Cafe Shift Lead, you’ll be key to our mission to enrich lives and strengthen communities. Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don’t just talk about values - we live them.
Your opportunity
Based at Glenhaven Green Retirement Living Village in a full-time capacity, you will lead café operations and ensure the café delivers an excellent, warm, safe and welcoming experience for residents, visitors, and staff. You will oversee food quality, hygiene standards, customer service and assist in mentoring the café team.
With integrity and resilience, you will:
Lead and support café team shifts to maintain high service and quality standards
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene protocols and café procedures
Provide exceptional customer service, creating a friendly atmosphere for residents, visitors and staff
Assist with rostering, stock management, cleaning schedules, and maintaining café equipment
Responsible for maintaining café budget
Uphold organisational values and support continuous improvement of café operations
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in hospitality / café / food service leadership roles
Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene procedures
A people-focused approach, especially engaging with older residents with respect, empathy and professionalism
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Desirable but not essential:
Relevant qualifications in hospitality or food service
Experience in aged care or retirement living setting
Drivers licence preferred
Why Anglicare?
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life
Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Application Close Date: November 07, 2025