▼5%
NZ$23.68
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (NZD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (NZD)
10%
NZ$19.58
MEDIAN
NZ$23.68
90%
NZ$27.62
The average hourly pay for a Cafe Manager is NZ$23.68 in 2025
Hourly Rate
NZ$20 - NZ$28
Bonus
NZ$0 - NZ$1k
Total Pay
NZ$41k - NZ$59k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Cafe Managers?
What Do Cafe Managers Do?
Cafe Manager Tasks
- Manage employees engaged in serving customers, taking orders, and preparing food and drink.
- Manage day-to-day cafe operations, ensuring adequate stock of food and drink supplies, the premises are clean and presentable, and that customers are served in a timely fashion.
- Plan and prepare work schedules and assign employees to specific duties in the cafe.
- Ensure that company safety standards are met and that all food and drink is prepared according to all federal and local health regulations.
- Provide ongoing training and coaching to staff on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
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Common Health Benefits for a Cafe Manager
Medical
7%
Dental
1%
Vision
3%
None
93%
Gender Breakdown for Cafe Managers
Female
86.9%
Male
13.1%
This data is based on 61 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Cafe Managers
What is the highest pay for Cafe Managers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Cafe Manager is NZ$27.62 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Cafe Managers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Cafe Manager is NZ$19.58 / hour
How can Cafe Managers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Cafe Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Cafe Manager that oversees more junior Cafe Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.