Down here on the sun-dappled shoreline, something special is taking root. Opening very soon, Heirloom is a coastal kitchen and dining space nestled within a stunning new retirement living community just south of Sydney. With sweeping waterfront views, a Mediterranean soul, and a deep love for shared stories and slow meals, Heirloom is where old traditions meet new memories - open to the public, but grounded in the lives of our residents, their families, and friends. Our menu is inspired by the warmth and generosity of the Mediterranean - think simple, seasonal ingredients, generous pours of olive oil, and dishes made to linger over. The kind of food that brings people together and tastes like it’s been passed down through generations. We’re on the lookout for passionate hospitality people to join our founding team - those who understand that great service is about more than just speed. It’s about connection, care, and bringing heart to every plate and every table. Your opportunity    As a Café and Functions Assistant, you’ll be doing more than serving coffee – you’ll be creating an atmosphere that feels like home for our residents! Your key responsibilities include: Delivering top-notch customer service with warmth and a smile Preparing food and beverages with care, including crafting delicious espresso coffee Operating our POS system and managing payments effortlessly Ensuring the café is always tidy, welcoming, and ready for action – from setup to clean-up Supporting events and activities that bring life to our villages! Who we're looking for: We’re building a team that feels like family. We’re keen to connect with: Waitstaff All-Rounders who know how to read the room, carry three plates like second nature, and bring heart to every interaction. If you can make a proper barista coffee, pour a perfect glass of wine, and hold a conversation that makes someone’s day - you’re our kind of person. Food & Beverage Attendants with a calm, confident presence and a genuine love for hospitality. You’ll help set the tone for warm, attentive service, keeping things running smoothly while making our guests feel truly looked after. If you’ve got a strong work ethic, a soft spot for the seaside, and a natural warmth in the way you connect with others - especially those a little older and wiser - we’d love to hear from you. What you'll bring Empathy to interact respectfully with elderly residents, attention to detail to follow dietary requirements, and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do. What’s required:    Responsible Service of Alcohol Working with Children Check 6 months experience in food service or front of house experience, along with barista skills What’s preferred:    Food Handling Certificate Hospitality and customer service experience  Your commute is within 20mins of our locations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A kind, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn Why join us? Be part of something from the ground up - shaping the culture and energy of a brand-new venue Work in a beautiful waterfront setting Make meaningful connections with a regular, close-knit community Bring your personality and ideas to a team that values care, creativity, and a good sense of humour Serve and cook Mediterranean-inspired food made for sharing and savouring Because at Heirloom, it’s not just about service. It’s about making people feel at home. Register your interest If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. After completing this interview. Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.  Application Close Date: October 31, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

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