Join Harper & Sole, Coburg’s exciting new evening dining experience, as our Restaurant Supervisor / Duty Manager. You’ll lead our FOH team during dinner service, ensuring warm memorable guest experiences, while supporting smooth, efficient operations. Working closely with our Venue Manager and Head Chef, you’ll help shape our service culture from launch, oversee reservations and floor flow, manage cash-up and stock checks, and mentor our team. This role includes some crossover with our daytime café operation, offering variety and growth opportunities.

We’re seeking an experienced hospitality leader with excellent communication skills, a calm and organised approach, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. Evenings and weekend availability essential; RSA required.

About Harper & Sole
By day, our venue is the well-loved Boot Factory Café; by night, Harper & Sole transforms into a warm, modern dining space offering contemporary Australian cuisine with global influences. Our focus is on quality, atmosphere, and a guest experience that keeps people coming back.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in launching and refining our new dinner offering

Lead and inspire the FOH team during dinner service

Manage reservations, walk-ins, and table allocations

Oversee POS cash-up, stock checks, and FOH ordering

Ensure smooth daily operations and brand-standard service

Train and mentor FOH staff to deliver warm, attentive service

Maintain RSA compliance and uphold hygiene and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

Previous FOH leadership experience in a restaurant or café of 100 Pax

Strong service and communication skills

Bar and Barista experience (advantageous)

Passionate about food, wine and thoughtful service

Organised, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure

Flexible for evenings, weekends, and occasional daytime shifts

Current RSA certification

Why Work With Us

Be part of an exciting venue from launch

Help shape service culture and guest experience

Variety and career development across both service styles

Supportive, professional team environment

Competitive pay, staff dining perks and flexible roster

Work in a beautiful heritage venue with a modern identity

Location: The Boot Factory, Coburg (Harper & Sole by night)
Availability: Evenings, weekends + select daytime shifts

Sound like your next move?
If you would like to join our team and feel that you can add to the overall hospitality experience, then we would like to hear from you. Suitable applicants will be contacted by a brief phone interview before proceeding to further interview and reference checking.

Let’s create something memorable — day and night