RESTAURANT MANAGER – Sails Restaurant
Be part of something exciting on Hamilton Island The newly refurbished Sails Restaurant has reopened, bringing a fresh new look and vibrant energy to one of the island's most iconic beachfront venues. Overlooking stunning Catseye Beach, Sails combines a relaxed, open-air atmosphere with refined dining and genuine, intuitive service.
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the Sails team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in one of Australia's most picturesque dining settings. You'll be the driving force behind daily operations, ensuring excellence in service, staff development, and overall performance.
Your Role
As Restaurant Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, leading by example to create a welcoming, high-performing team culture. You'll bring strong leadership, a calm and confident presence, and an eye for detail that ensures every service runs smoothly.
Where you'll make an impact
* Lead, train, and inspire the Food & Beverage team to deliver intuitive, world-class service
* Oversee all operational aspects including service flow, staffing, and guest relations
* Drive a culture of excellence, teamwork, and genuine hospitality
* Work hands-on across floor and bar to maintain seamless service standards
* Monitor and manage budgets, stock, and financial reporting to achieve business goals
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times
* Continuously seek opportunities to elevate the guest experience and team performance
What we're looking for
You're an accomplished hospitality professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and leads with positivity and precision. You balance business acumen with a genuine passion for people and service.
To be successful, you'll need:
* Proven leadership experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Assistant Manager in a premium venue
* Strong operational and financial management skills
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
* A hands-on approach with the ability to inspire and motivate your team
* Nationally Recognised Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate (Essential)
* Responsible Management of Licensed Venue Certificate & Card (RMLV)
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
* Driver's Licence (Desirable)
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.