Restaurant & Bar Manager

Daydream Island Resort; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daydream Island Resort is seeking a seasoned hospitality supervisor to oversee day-to-day food and beverage operations across multiple venues on the island.

You will lead front-of-house teams during service, ensure guest satisfaction with impeccable presentation, manage feedback, and support training, rostering and safety compliance.

This hands-on leadership role drives revenue through elevated service and thoughtful guest engagement with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within hospitality.
• Hands-on leader with excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with calm, composed decision making under pressure.
• Genuine passion for elevated guest service with a strong eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day food & beverage operations across multiple venues.
• Lead, motivate, and support front-of-house teams during service.
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation, and overall guest experience.
• Manage guest feedback with discretion, professionalism and genuine care.
• Support training, rostering and seamless day-to-day operations.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, licensing, and company standards.
• Drive revenue through elevated service delivery and thoughtful guest engagement.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Hospitality supervision

Communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Guest service excellence

Job description

Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. With stunning views out to the impossibly blue waters of the Whitsundays, it is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the island.

The island is one of the closest Whitsunday islands to the mainland (Airlie Beach) with spectacular 30-minute ferry ride to work each day.

About the Role

• Oversee day-to-day food & beverage operations across multiple venues
• Lead, motivate, and support front-of-house teams during service
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation, and overall guest experience
• Manage guest feedback with discretion, professionlism and genuine care
• Support training, rostering and seamless day to day operations
• Ensure full compliance with safety, licensing, and company standards
• Drive revenue through elevated service delivery and thoughtful guest engagement

About You

• Previous supervisory or management experience within hospitality
• A hands-on leader with excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with calm, composed decision making under pressure
• A genuine passion for elevated guestservice with a strong eye for detail
• Flexible and available to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays