Food and Beverage Team Leader

Hamilton Island Weddings; Hamilton Island; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised furnished staff accom modat

Dining discounts

Island activities discounts

Job summary

Hamilton Island is seeking a Food & Beverage Team Leader for Sails, a beachfront dining venue. The role focuses on leading daily restaurant operations, guiding the Attendants on the floor, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a busy, world-facing setting.

You will be responsible for training and developing team members, coordinating service, and ensuring close collaboration with kitchen and management to maintain high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a busy restaurant environment.
• RSA certification or eligible to obtain RSA.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to train and develop team members to maintain high standards.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day restaurant operations and guest service.
• Lead by example on the floor and guide Food & Beverage Attendants.
• Deliver friendly, professional and attentive service to guests.
• Assist with training and developing team members to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate service activities, section Allocations and guest requirements.
• Collaborate with kitchen and management for seamless service.
• Address guest inquiries and feedback professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation and health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

RSA

Team supervision

Training

Job description

FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM LEADER - Sails, Hamilton Island

Are you an experienced hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career? Hamilton Island is seeking a passionate and motivated Food & Beverage Team Leader to join the team at Sails, one of the island's popular beachfront dining venues.

Sails offers guests a relaxed dining experience in a beautiful tropical setting. As a Food & Beverage Team Leader, you'll support the daily operations of the restaurant, lead by example on the floor and help deliver exceptional service to guests from around the world. If you thrive in a busy restaurant environment, enjoy developing others and take pride in creating memorable guest experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why you'll love working with us

• Work in paradise - enjoy a beachfront restaurant setting overlooking Catseye Beach
• Grow your hospitality career - develop your leadership skills in a busy restaurant environment
• Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities
• Be part of a supportive team - work alongside passionate hospitality professionals
• Live the island lifestyle - spend your days off exploring the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef

Where you'll make an impact

• Support the day-to-day operations of Sails, ensuring smooth and efficient restaurant service
• Lead by example on the floor, providing guidance and support to Food & Beverage Attendants
• Deliver friendly, professional and attentive service to guests
• Assist with training and developing team members to maintain high service standards
• Coordinate daily service activities, including section allocations and guest requirements
• Work closely with the kitchen and management teams to ensure seamless food and beverage service
• Respond to guest enquiries and feedback professionally
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation and workplace health and safety standards

What we're looking for

You're a confident and enthusiastic hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the front. You have a strong understanding of restaurant operations, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering great guest experiences. You remain calm during busy service periods, support your team and take pride in maintaining high standards.

To be successful, you'll need:

• Previous experience in a Food & Beverage role within a busy restaurant environment
• Experience supervising or leading a team (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of food and beverage service standards
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and professional personal presentation
• A positive attitude and willingness to support and develop team members

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.