About the role

You'll take ownership of the front of house operation at Kaprica, an independent Italian eatery located on Grattan Street in Carlton. You'll be a hands-on restaurant manager who enjoys being on the floor, knows their regulars, develops their staff and understands how to make a busy restaurant run properly.

Key responsibilities

- Leading restaurant service
- Recruiting, training and developing FOH staff
- Building and managing weekly rosters
- Managing labour and keeping staffing levels efficient
- Maintaining consistently high service standards
- Managing bookings and the guest experience
- Handling customer feedback professionally
- Managing opening and closing procedures
- Cash handling and end-of-day procedures
- Stock control and beverage ordering

About you

- Previous restaurant management or senior FOH experience
- Solid leadership skills
- Excellent communication and people skills




- Experience training and managing hospitality teams
- An understanding of rostering, labour costs and restaurant profitability
- Confidence running a busy service
- Strong attention to detail
- A current Victorian RSA
- Good knowledge of food, wine and hospitality
- The ability to deal with problems calmly and make decisions

Benefits

- Real responsibility and autonomy
- Direct involvement with the owners
- The opportunity to build and develop your own team
- Staff meals and perks
- A relaxed but professional working environment
- An established Carlton venue with a robust local following
- Opportunity to grow with the business

About us

Kaprica is an independent Italian eatery built around simple food, good music and relaxed, genuine hospitality.

📌 Restaurant Manager (Carlton)
🏢 Kaprica
📍 Carlton