Every Team Member is a Leader

Why We Train Every Team Member Like a Leader

At Dad and the Frog Café, building a strong team means more than filling shifts. We look for team members with potential—not just to do the job, but to lead with care, purpose, and initiative.

From our FOH manager to our kitchen team, we foster leadership qualities across all roles. Yes, there’s a hierarchy in place—myself as the owner, then our department leads, followed by their respective teams—but what drives our culture is shared responsibility and empowerment.

Leadership Beyond Titles

This isn’t about dangling promotions or creating a competitive work environment. It’s about teaching everyone to show up with self-confidence and take ownership of their role. A great barista doesn’t just pull a beautiful espresso—they own the experience from bean to cup. A floor runner doesn’t just clear tables—they notice details and read the room.

We give our team room to think like leaders:

• Making decisions with integrity

• Owning the guest experience

• Holding each other to high standards

• Communicating with clarity and kindness

When you visit our Surry Hills café for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a perfectly made coffee, you’re experiencing the ripple effect of this philosophy. It’s hospitality that feels warm, confident, and effortless—because our team has been trained to lead with purpose.

Why It Matters to You

Whether you’re popping in solo with your dog, grabbing takeaway on the way to work, or catching up over brunch with friends, you’ll feel the difference in our team’s energy. There’s nothing robotic or rehearsed—just genuine service from people who care about what they do.

We invite you to experience it for yourself.
Book a table now at www.dadandthefrog.com.au/bookatable and let our leadership-led team take care of you.

📍 Dad and the Frog Café
96 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
📞 0422 809 025
🌐 www.dadandthefrog.com.au

Every day is a good day to visit.