Food and Beverage Team Leader

Hamilton Island Weddings; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Island is seeking a Food & Beverage Team Leader for the Pool Bar. This hands-on leadership role focuses on guiding daily operations, mentoring the team, and delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced venue.

You will coach staff, support management, and ensure service standards, RSA compliance and food safety across shifts, while developing leadership skills for future supervisory opportunities.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in fast-paced hospitality settings.
• Strong bar/beverage service skills in high-volume environments.
• Hands-on leadership style with coaching and development of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Pool Bar operations and service, coaching staff.
• Mentor Food & Beverage Attendants and assist onboarding.
• Ensure RSA, food safety and WHS compliance during shifts.
• Handle guest enquiries professionally and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Bar/beverage service

Mentoring

Team motivation

Education

RSA Certificate

Tools

POS systems

Job description

FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM LEADER | Pool Bar

Pool Bar is seeking an energetic and experienced Bar Attendant who is ready to step into a leadership role. As our new Food & Beverage Team Leader, you’ll work alongside the management team to support the day-to-day operations of this lively, fast-paced venue while mentoring and developing fellow team members.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, creating memorable guest experiences and building the leadership skills needed to progress into future supervisory and management roles within Hamilton Island.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Develop your leadership skills in a lively, fast-paced bar environment
• Work alongside experienced hospitality leaders
• Build your experience in high-volume beverage service
• Take the next step towards Supervisor and management roles
• Continue your career growth within Hamilton Island

Your Role

As Food & Beverage Team Leader, you’ll help coordinate daily Pool Bar operations while remaining hands-on with service. You’ll coach team members, support management and help ensure every guest receives friendly, efficient and engaging service.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Lead the team by example during service
• Support daily bar operations and service coordination
• Prepare and serve beverages efficiently and consistently
• Coach and mentor Food & Beverage Attendants
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members
• Resolve guest enquiries professionally and confidently
• Support opening, closing and operational procedures
• Maintain high service standards and venue presentation
• Ensure RSA, food safety and WHS compliance
• Foster a positive, energetic and supportive team culture

What we’re looking for

• Strong bar and beverage service experience
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• An energetic and hands-on approach to service
• Confidence supporting and motivating a team
• Passion for mentoring and developing others
• A desire to take the next step towards management
• RSA Certificate (Essential)

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.