Restaurant Manager

RESTAURANT MANAGER – Premium Dining

Hamilton Island is home to a collection of premium dining venues that showcase exceptional food, curated wine lists, and elevated guest experiences in some of Australia’s most breathtaking waterfront locations. From refined à la carte service to vibrant evening dining, our venues set the benchmark for quality, professionalism, and memorable hospitality in the Whitsundays.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Restaurant Manager to lead one of our premium outlets. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing venue, guide a passionate team, and deliver outstanding dining experiences in a world-class island destination.

• Hands - on leadership role - Lead a premium venue in an iconic Australian destination

• Live in paradise - Competitive salary package and subsidised staff accommodation

• Be a part of the transformation - Career progression across a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars

• Work with a skilled, close-knit team - Work with passionate hospitality professionals in a supportive environment

• Exclusive discounts -- Generous staff perks including discounts on dining, retail and island activities

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of your venue, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial results, and a highly engaged team culture. You will lead from the front, setting the tone for professionalism, energy, and guest focus every day.

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure seamless, premium service

• Lead, train and develop a high-performing front-of-house team

• Drive service standards aligned with refined à la carte and premium dining expectations

• Manage rosters, labour costs and productivity in line with budgets

• Monitor stock control, ordering and cost management

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences, handling feedback with professionalism and care

• Ensure compliance with RSA, food safety and health and safety standards

• Collaborate with senior leaders to achieve financial and operational targets

• Foster a positive, motivated team culture focused on excellence

You are a confident hospitality leader with a strong background in managing premium or high-volume restaurants. You understand sequence of service, team development, and the importance of consistency in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior leader in a premium dining environment

• Strong financial acumen including labour, COGS and cost control

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills

• A hands-on approach with a strong presence on the floor

• Nationally Recognised Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

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.