About the job

Bistro BOCA & SOHO Office Space | Malta

Bistro BOCA and SOHO Office Space are looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to oversee restaurant, hospitality and service operations across both brands.

The successful candidate will lead the daily operations at Bistro BOCA while also supporting hospitality, catering and event-related services across SOHO Office Space. This role requires a confident leader who can manage teams, maintain excellent service standards and ensure strong commercial performance in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.

Key Responsabilities

• Lead daily operations: Manage busy shifts, support the floor and kitchen teams, and ensure service remains efficient, welcoming and consistent.
• Deliver excellent guest experiences: Maintain high service standards, engage with guests and resolve complaints professionally and promptly.
• Manage costs and performance: Monitor labour costs, food waste and operating expenses while working towards weekly revenue and profitability targets.
• Oversee inventory: Manage ordering, inspect supplier deliveries, conduct regular stock counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Prepare staff schedules: Create efficient weekly rotas based on peak hours, reservations and operational requirements.
• Recruit and develop the team: Support the recruitment of FOH and BOH employees, coordinate onboarding and provide continuous service and operational training.
• Maintain compliance: Ensure the restaurant consistently meets food safety, hygiene, licensing and responsible alcohol-service requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance: Respond quickly to equipment issues and arrange repairs to minimise disruption to operations.
• Manage financial procedures: Oversee daily cash handling, review POS reports and ensure closing procedures are completed accurately.
• Monitor results: Track sales, labour, waste and other key performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve performance.

What we are looking for:

• Previous management experience within a restaurant or fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, stock management, scheduling and cost control.
• Experience using POS systems and reviewing sales and performance reports.
• A guest-focused mindset with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and responsible alcohol-service standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Fluent English; additional languages are considered an advantage.

What we offer

• A key leadership position within a growing and dynamic hospitality business.
• A lively, people-focused working environment.
• The opportunity to influence operations, develop the team and contribute to the continued growth of Bistro BOCA.
• A competitive remuneration package based on experience.

Think you’re the right person to lead the BOCA team?

• Send your CV to lena@sohomalta.com with the subject line “Restaurant Manager Application.”