SeaLink South East Queensland is inviting Expressions of Interest for an internal opportunity as our next Cafe Team Leader, supporting our fast-paced and customer-focused Departure Lounge team. From the 5.30am coffee rush to lunchtime service, you’ll lead a small team delivering great food and customer service to our passengers.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the Café Manager and Operations & Admin Coordinator, who manage admin, rosters and stock across all cafés - so you can focus on what matters most: smooth daily operations, team performance and customer experience.

While this position is ideally full-time, we are open to considering part-time, casual or job share arrangements for suitable internal applicants. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Departure Lounge café staff.
• Open café and prepare for morning trade.
• Delegate tasks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Prepare fresh menu items and barista-made coffee.
• Handle cash and daily reconciliation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all café areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and company policies.

 About You

• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with experience in a customer-facing or food and beverage environment highly regarded. 
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Passion for customer service and team development.

 Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA): Essential
• Food Safety Certificate: Essential
• Leadership experience: Essential
• Coffee making skills: Excellent
• First Aid/CPR Certificates: Essential

This opportunity is available to internal employees only.

Team members are encouraged to discuss their interest with their Leader prior to applying. 

Applications close 5pm Thursday 23 April 2026. 

While all applications submitted by the closing date will be considered, shortlisting may commence prior. 

How to Register your interest

Click INTERESTED to complete your application, including a brief Expression of Interest 'cover letter' outlining your current role, interest in the opportunity and relevant experience. 

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.