Job no: 495976
Work type: Full time
Location: Cairns Airport
Categories: Various categories
At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!
Showcasing the best gourmet gifts and tastes from Far North Queensland, Icons provides a smorgasbord of local gourmet food, wine, beer, spirits and speciality coffee, complemented with lights meals, snacks and gourmet gift ideas.
Whether it’s to pick up the perfect present, or to enjoy the tasting bar, Icons is a true indulgent of the last part of your trip to Far North Queensland.
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Full-Time Cafe Assistant Store Manager to join our food & beverage team at Cairns Airport. If you love being hands-on, thrive in a busy café environment, and want to lead a great team – this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Be a go-to leader – support your team to deliver excellent service
✅ Bring energy to every shift and create a great team vibe
✅ Ensure food & beverage standards are on point – quality, speed, and presentation
✅ Support stock management, hygiene, and compliance processes
✅ Train, coach, and motivate team members
✅ Maintain a positive, people-first culture
What We’re Looking For:
☕ Previous experience in hospitality, food retail, or cafes
🍽️ Understanding of food safety, hygiene and compliance practices - Current RSA, RMLV, and food safety certificate
💬 Strong communication and people skills
⏰ Early riser or night owl – availability to work a mixture of shifts from 5:00am–9:00pm including weekends & holidays
🪪 Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card
🚗 Parking – No one likes paying for it! We offer free/subsidised airport parking for our employees
🛍️ Staff Discounts – You'll get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water and hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – Our Better Together development program offers opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges, and grow your career within our vibrant network
👨👩👧 Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network to our team and if they’re hired, you’ll receive a reward + you’ll go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
💆♀️ Wellbeing Leave & Employee Assistance Program – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day, and everyone has access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it
✈️ Work in a Dynamic Airport Environment – Where no two days are the same!
At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.
Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.
📢Ready to take the lead in a buzzing café environment? APPLY NOW and bring your flavour to LagardèreAWPL!
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