Cafe Assistant (All Rounder)

The Opportunity

Café Panini is nestled into our busy Bunbury Retravision store, and we are excited to be looking for a qualified Barista and all-rounder to join our team.  

With the best hospitality hours around, our cafe is open from 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday!  We are looking for a part timer that can work 65 hours per fortnight (8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday) and have availability over school holidays if required.

Benefits

• Work with a great team who are passionate about what they do
• Team aprons are provided
• Being a part of the greater Retravision team you will also be able to access in store discounts!
• Free parking

About You

We do have the loveliest customers, and we are looking for someone who truly understands customers are the bedrock for our mutual growth and long-term success.

Ideally, you will be a qualified barista and experienced short order cook with a passion for making delicious sandwiches and panini (of course!) to baking cookies, pastries and cakes to amazing coffees!

You will be able to undertake food preparation, cash handling, take orders, reservations and catering requests as needed.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Barista who is passionate about making coffee and other hot beverages
• Availability to work school holidays when required
• Have a positive attitude and great customer service/front of house skills
• Professional and reliable
• High volume experience being able to work on multiple orders at once
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Good at cash handling and multi-tasking
• Genuine interest in the day-to-day operations
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace, health and safety
• Police Clearance (less than 2 months old)
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• A valid current Western Australian Driver’s Licence

 Desirable requirements

• Completed a FoodSafe Food Handler Training Program (if not, you will need to complete)
• Latte art
• Ability to make cakes and bake
• Current RSA certificate
• We also have wine on our menu and a being a certified Approved Manager would be an advantage.
• Hospitality qualifications

About Us

One of the South-West’s much loved family businesses and Employer of Choice, Dorsett Retail Pty Ltd, incorporated Café Panini in their Bunbury Retravision store in 2009.  The Café is popular with customers, is a licensed venue and also provides outside catering. 

Dorsett’s are a big group with a family feel and have been a household name since 1961.  With 3 generations as part of the team, the Dorsett family are actively involved across the group and are well known and respected within the community.  Dorsett’s have businesses across Western Australia; in South Australia and the eastern states and currently employs approximately 180 people including our lovely café team.

How to Apply

To apply please click the “apply” button above and send through a tailored resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria listed above and why you would be perfect for the role.  

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday, 26 January 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Cafe Allrounder?
• Which of the following types of coffee do you have experience preparing?
• Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?