Assistant Cafe Manager

• Iconic brand with world class facilities at Bondi Westfield

• Permanent, full-time gig working with an iconic brand 

• Free gym membership + discounted PT + discounts with retail partners + more 

Who are we?

Born in South Africa, U Health has been inspiring a real food revolution with meals that are tasty, easy, and accessible. Now, for the very first time, we’re bringing this first-to-market concept to Australia as part of the Virgin Active Group – and iconic Bondi is now home to our flagship café.

For us, nutrition is a choice – so everything we serve is ethically sourced, nutritionally rich, and made fresh from scratch.

We believe in a better future for good food: simple, seasonal, and sustainable. Our menu is designed for modern lifestyles – with on-the-go convenience, nourishing variety, and options to suit every diet.

Your Gig

Lead and inspire the very first international U Health Café team, right here in Bondi’s groundbreaking Social Wellness Club.

Our all-day concept club is more than a gym – it’s a lifestyle hub. With a state-of-the-art fitness floor, group exercise classes, reformer Pilates, cold plunge, sauna, spa, recovery zones, co-working spaces, and a vibrant health food café, it’s the ultimate wellness destination.

As Assistant Manager, you'll oversee the overall operations of a busy cafe, ensuring operational excellence as the 2IC. You'll assist with training and motivating the team.  

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring that all activities run smoothly and efficiently. 

In a nutshell -

• You'll support the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations, ensuring team efficiency 

• You'll monitor team performance to maintain high service standards 

• You'll train and mentor new and existing team members on procedures, food safety, and customer service 

• You'll coach, develop and motivate the team, addressing training or service gaps 

• You'll assist in inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimizing wastage. 

• You'll ensure compliance with Virgin Active’s Quality, Security, Safety, and Cleanliness (QSVC) standards. 

• You'll oversee hygiene, safety, and cleanliness to maintain an excellent member experience. 

• You'll support cash handling procedures and daily financial reporting, stepping in when required. 

• You'll assist in executing sales promotions and ensuring merchandise is presented effectively. 

• You'll collaborate with the team to drive sales while maintaining brand consistency. 

All about you

• You have aligned supervisory experience in a cafe environment and understand the importance of food safety rules. A+ for you. 

• You’re flexible working with a 7-day rotating roster 

• You love to create refreshing experiences for people as much as you love to guarantee a super safe and presentable environment for all.  

• You are people focused. You’re warm, honest and genuine. You get a kick delivering and teaching others operational excellence 

• You are self-assured. You listen intently. You speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone and you’re comfortable communicating at all levels.  

• You are driven. You’re perceptive, you ask questions, and you strive to understand. You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered easily. You’re comfortable managing your time and can be counted on to deliver. 

What you'll get from us

• The chance to lead a first-to-market food concept in Australia

• A brand all about inspiring a real food revolution. 

• A culture that's all about changing people's lives for the better through wellness.

• A free Virgin Active membership

• A commitment to your growth and development

• Special deals with our retail and service partners.

• Paid parental leave to spend time with your new little human.

• Confidential 24-hour support via our employee assistance program.

• We like to be normal not formal

Join the real food revolution. Apply now.