Community Services and Development,Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description
The Hope Street Café is a not-for-profit social enterprise connecting the community with people who have been excluded from the workforce, in defence of local food production and a diverse, inclusive local neighbourhood.
We provide opportunities for people facing barriers to employment to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. We also collaborate with local training providers, cafes, and restaurants to build supported pathways to employment and a sustainable livelihood.
Community is important to us, so we combine ongoing support, like practical work readiness skilling and training for participants, with events, exhibitions, art, and music. We work on the premise of creating a seasonal menu using local and sustainable products. We aim to work closely with local co-ops and suppliers to bring you wholesome, lovingly created meals.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Food and Beverage Attendant to work as part of the Hope Street Cafe team to provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming and memorable café environment. You will be responsible for day-to-day café and bar operations and ensuring high quality service and products. You will work with the Social Enterprise team to develop the social enterprise into a successful local community resource. The Food and Beverage Attendant will work in a café front of house/ customer service role which requires engagement with a diverse community.
There are two part time employment opportunities at Level 4 of the Restaurant Award. Minimum 20hrs per week on offer.
Ability to work across two venues preferred. 7 day availability with weekends and Mondays as essential.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
All aspects of day-to-day service and operations of the café including opening, set up, and end-of-day duties such as cash handling, sales reporting, banking, and closing procedures.
Process, prepare and serve food and beverage orders following approved procedures.
Provide advice on food and beverage according to customer expectations and enterprise standards.
Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas, benches and equipment, clean glasses, dishes, and other café equipment
Essential Criteria
3 years barista/ cafe all-rounder experience essential
Current Responsible Service of Alcohol certification.
Strong customer service skills & ability to interact with internal and external customers.
High standard in grooming, presentation, attitude, and work ethics. Experience working in hospitality service industry including high level Barista skills, good working knowledge of till systems and cash handling.
Ability to work across two venues preferred.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
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Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications is Friday 20 February 2026, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
