Cafe Malabar is looking for a Hospitality & Beverage Manager to join our leadership team.
We are a small but ambitious chef led restaurant inspired by the food, culture, and hospitality traditions of Kerala’s Malabar Coast in South India. The heart of our restaurant is sharing those traditions through food, beverage, storytelling, and the way we care for people.
Many of our dishes are rooted in the flavours and experiences Chef Kiran and Chef Karma grew up with, while also being shaped by the ingredients and hospitality culture of the West Coast. Creating an experience that feels warm, thoughtful, and memorable is deeply important to us.
Led by Chefs Kiran and Karma, recognized as Victoria’s 2025 Chefs of the Year, Cafe Malabar was also named Air Canada’s 5th Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2024. As we continue to grow, we are looking for the right person to grow alongside us.
We are looking for someone who genuinely loves hospitality. Someone who notices the details, stays calm under pressure, and understands that restaurants are about people and connection just as much as food and beverage.
This is a hands on leadership role. Some nights may involve leading service on the floor, helping the bar, running food, touching tables, supporting the team, or stepping into whatever is needed to help the restaurant succeed.
This role works closely with ownership and front-of-house leadership and is ideal for someone with strong hospitality instincts, beverage knowledge, and leadership experience who enjoys being part of a collaborative and evolving restaurant environment.
What the Role Includes:
- Supporting front of house operations and overall guest experience
- Leading service with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Supporting beverage service, wine recommendations, cocktails, and bar standards
- Coaching and supporting the front of house team
- Working closely with ownership and leadership to continue strengthening systems and service standards
- Being adaptable and willing to step into different service roles depending on the needs of the day
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong hospitality and front of house experience
- Wine, cocktail, and beverage knowledge
- Strong people and communication skills
- Calm leadership during busy service
- Someone collaborative, adaptable, and team-oriented
- Someone who genuinely cares about hospitality and guest experience
- Must be 19+ with a valid Serving It Right certification
Compensation:
- $50,000–$55,000 annually
- Compensation based on experience
What We Offer:
- Staff meals
- A supportive and respectful work environment
- Opportunity to help shape and grow with an evolving restaurant
- A creative and collaborative leadership environment
We are much more interested in finding the right person than simply filling a position.
If this role speaks to you, please email us directly at [email protected] with:
- Your resume
- A short introduction about yourself
- Why Cafe Malabar interests you specifically
- What hospitality means to you
We would genuinely love to hear from people who connect with what we are building.
Pay: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Hospitality Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Location:
- Victoria, BC V8W 1S2 (required)
Work Location: In person
