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Provision of Food Services at The Blue Cafe/Bakery

Tender ID: 469983


Tender Details

Tender #:
-  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
11 September 2021
Closing Date:
27 September 2021

Tender Description

⁠⁠⁠Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council (KASC) is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons or businesses to provide café and/or bakery services to the Community of Kowanyama.

 
Both the Blue café and the bakery facilities and current equipment and fit outs are available for utilisation either separately or as a package.
 
Selection Criteria
 
• Proven ability and experience in establishing and operating a café and/or catering business;
 
• A clear vision for how the premises and facilities will be utilised and any innovation that candidates believe they can bring to the Blue Café/Bakery and the community;
 
• Financial ability to operate the café – this can include profit and loss statements for current or previous successful café/catering/bakery businesses;
 
• How candidates intend to address Regulatory Requirements, Quality, Service and Cleanliness in all aspects of the restaurant operation (including Food, Beverage and Customer Experience);
 
• How candidates propose to fit out the kitchen with associated equipment and what they envisage Council as owner of the premises will provide;
 
• How candidates will offer a relevant and appealing menu and range of services for customers;
 
• How candidates will operate the café considering opening hours, operations and storage;
 
• How candidates would staff the operation, including employment and training of community members;
 
• How candidates would market and advertise the café;
 
• How candidates would manage supply of a quality menu during wet season;
 
• The financial arrangements that candidates would propose between themselves and Council;
 
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people. Experience working and living in remote areas and/or Aboriginal communities would be highly regarded.
 
For further information regarding floor plans, equipment and available storage please contact:
 
Jacqui Cresswell, Executive Manager Roads, Infrastructure and Essential Services
Email: Jacqui.cresswell@kowanyama.qld.gov.au
 
Please submit your Expression of Interest, detailing your responses to the key selection criteria to Jacqui Cresswell by 9am Monday 27 September 2021.