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Heidi Modra (Ophelia, Melbourne) - Restaurant life is emotional!

Heidi Modra (Ophelia, Melbourne) - Restaurant life is emotional!

Update: 2025-07-22
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Restaurant life is emotional! Heidi Modra recently sold Pinotta after 14 years of looking after community, and thinking about her business day and night. She’s now an employee at Ophelia, adjusting to cafe rhythms and steering the ship as they open for nights. The transition was necessary but there’s rawness and grief along with reflection and relief.




https://www.opheliawestgarth.com.au




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00:00 Transitioning from Owner to Employee


02:50 The Emotional Journey of Closing a Restaurant


05:41 Reflections on Management Styles


08:56 The Challenges of Running a Small Business


11:51 Finding Relief in Employment


14:40 Grief and Growth After Closure


17:51 The Different Rhythms of Cafe and Restaurant Work


20:52 Creating a Nighttime Dining Experience


23:51 The Evolution of Hospitality Careers




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Heidi Modra (Ophelia, Melbourne) - Restaurant life is emotional!

Heidi Modra (Ophelia, Melbourne) - Restaurant life is emotional!

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