EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Opportunity to Operate the Cherbourg Community Café
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from local service providers, individuals, families, businesses or community-minded entrepreneurs interested in operating our Cherbourg Community Café.
The Cherbourg Community Cafe presents a genuine opportunity for someone with the ideas, commitment and drive to establish and grow a local food and beverage business.
With the closure of the community shop earlier this year, there is currently an increased need within Cherbourg for convenient access to food, refreshments, catering, a social setting for meetings and other services.
Council sees this as an opportunity for the right operator to respond to that need while building a business that can become an important part of community life.
We are open to hearing ideas.
The successful operator may choose to provide café-style meals, takeaway food, drinks, catering or other suitable food and beverage services, subject to the necessary approvals and licensing.
Council is particularly interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate a commitment to:
- Providing reliable, quality food and customer service
- Developing a sustainable business
- Meeting the needs of Cherbourg residents, workers and visitors
- Maintaining a welcoming and professional café environment
- Creating positive opportunities within the community where possible
What will you need?
Interested applicants will be required to:
- Submit a written Expression of Interest
- Hold, or obtain, an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Meet the requirements to obtain the necessary Food Business Licence
- Meet with Council to discuss their proposal and the operation of the facility
You do not necessarily need to have everything finalised before making an enquiry.
If you believe you have a good idea and would like to explore whether operating the Cherbourg Café could be right for you, Council encourages you to have a conversation with us.
Interested?
Please contact Council’s Economic Development Manager, Sean Nicholson, to arrange an appointment and discuss the opportunity.
Email: seann@cherbourg.qld.gov.au
Written Expressions of Interest should outline your proposed business idea, relevant experience and how you would approach operating the Cherbourg Café.
Expressions of Interest close: open until Friday, 18 September 2026.
Council strongly encourages Cherbourg residents and service providers to consider this opportunity.
Could this be your next business?
There is a gap in the local market with opportunities to make a meaningful impact, utilising an established facility that is ready for a new operator, an opportunity to provide a service that our community needs.
If you have been thinking about starting something of your own, this may be the opportunity to have that conversation.