Restaurant Manager

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff accommodation

Discounts on dining & activities

Walk to work

Great Barrier Reef lifestyle

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily dining operations across its island venues. You’ll drive service standards, manage rosters, and deliver guest experiences while controlling costs.

You’ll train and guide Front of House teams and collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to create a seamless guest journey. You’ll uphold health and safety, food hygiene compliance and licensing, with a focus on developing a high-performing team in a resort setting

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience within a restaurant, hotel or resort.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards and financial management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing rosters, labour costs and stock control.
• RSA certificate, Driver's licence and Food Safety Supervisor certificate are essential.
• Flexibility to work varied rosters, including evenings, weekends and split shifts.
• Keen eye for detail and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, service standards, team performance and financial results.
• Lead on the floor and support your team to ensure welcoming and memorable dining experiences.
• Lead, train and develop Front of House teams to deliver consistent, professional service.
• Manage rosters, stock control and service coordination.
• Monitor labour and operating costs to meet budgets and business targets.
• Build strong relationships with guests and handle feedback professionally.
• Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to deliver a seamless dining experience.
• Maintain health, safety, food hygiene and liquor licensing compliance.
• Uphold venue presentation and service standards.
• Create a positive team culture through clear communication and ongoing development.
• Coordinate group bookings, functions and special events as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

Lead your next chapter in hospitality at one of Australia’s most iconic island destinations. From relaxed waterfront restaurants to premium fine-dining venues, Hamilton Island offers a diverse dining scene in the heart of the Whitsundays.

We’re seeking experienced Restaurant Managers who are passionate about great service, developing their teams and running successful venues. Bring your leadership experience to a destination where career opportunities come with an exceptional island lifestyle.

RESTAURANT MANAGER | Hamilton Island

Why you’ll love working with us

• Lead a team within Hamilton Island’s diverse range of restaurants and bars

• Access training, career progression and professional development opportunities

• Save money with subsidised furnished staff accommodation

• Enjoy discounts on restaurants, activities and gym membership

• Walk to work and leave the city commute behind

• Live and work on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef

Your Role

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll oversee daily restaurant operations, taking responsibility for service standards, team performance and your venue’s financial results. You’ll lead by example on the floor, support your team and ensure every guest enjoys a welcoming and memorable dining experience.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Lead, train and develop the Front of House team to deliver consistent, professional service

• Manage daily operations, including rostering, stock control and service coordination

• Monitor labour and operating costs to meet budgets and business targets

• Build strong relationships with guests and handle feedback professionally

• Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to deliver a seamless dining experience

• Maintain health, safety, food hygiene and liquor licensing compliance

• Uphold venue presentation and service standards

• Create a positive team culture through clear communication, recognition and ongoing development

• Coordinate group bookings, functions and special events as required

About You

You’re a confident, hands-on hospitality leader who takes pride in running a well-organised venue. You bring strong commercial awareness, remain calm during busy service and know how to motivate a team to deliver their best.

To be successful, you will need:

• Previous restaurant management experience within a restaurant, hotel or resort
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards and financial management
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing rosters, labour costs and stock control
• A nationally recognised Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate (essential)
• A valid Driver’s Licence (essential)
• A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (essential)
• Flexibility to work varied rosters, including evenings, weekends and split shifts
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences

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 a great place to visit and a great place to work.

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