Café / Restaurant Supervisor

Café / Restaurant Supervisor

• Take charge of front-of-house and lead by example
• Full-time role in a fast-paced, friendly venue
• Make your mark in a café with big plans

Rosebud, VIC | FOH team leadership | New Ownership, New Vision

About Us

Located close to the Rosebud foreshore, our café / restaurant is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership. We're breathing new life into an established venue with big plans for a full transformation including a new service area, beer garden, and family-friendly spaces. Our vision is to create a vibrant, welcoming hub for locals and visitors alike, with great food, relaxed coastal vibes, and a strong sense of community.

As we prepare for a busy summer season, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Café / Restaurant Supervisor to lead our front-of-house team and help us create an exceptional guest experience.

The Role

Reporting directly to the owner, you will oversee day-to-day front-of-house operations and play a key role in building a strong, service-driven team. You'll manage rostering, train new team members, and ensure smooth service during both busy summer months and quieter periods.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the front-of-house team to consistently deliver outstanding customer experiences
• Managing reservations, POS order entry, and smooth day-to-day operations
• Creating and maintaining FOH rosters to match seasonal and daily demands
• Training, mentoring, and supporting both new hires and existing team members
• Championing warm, attentive service and meaningful guest engagement
• Taking the lead on coffee service, especially during quieter periods
• Working closely with the kitchen and FOH teams to ensure cohesive, efficient service
• Upholding safety, hygiene, and hospitality compliance standards across all operations

About You

• Proven experience in a busy café, restaurant or bar setting, ideally in a supervisory or senior floor staff role
• Minimum 1-2 years of hospitality supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a positive team culture
• A passion for hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Coffee making expertise with a willingness to get hands-on
• Latte art capabilities required for coffee service standards
• RSA certification (current and valid)
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Wine and cocktail knowledge is a plus but not essential
• Australian work rights required for this position

Ready to help build something from the ground up? We're creating more than just a café, we're building a destination for locals and visitors to feel at home. If you bring energy, leadership and love what you do, apply now and be part of the journey.