Restaurant & Functions Manager | Hope Island Tavern
On-siteHope Island, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day restaurant operations in a high-volume environment while planning and executing functions from enquiry through to completion. Create and manage Banquet Event Orders, coordinate event requirements across kitchen and operations, and deliver corporate, celebration, and community events. Coach and develop front-of-house teams to drive guest satisfaction, sales, and operational performance while maintaining labour, productivity, and profitability targets. Uphold strong operational, presentation, and compliance standards by building relationships with guests, clients, and suppliers. Work closely with the Venue Manager to balance team leadership and commercial goals. Requires rotating roster including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Functions Manager or senior hospitality leader
- Proven experience within a high-volume hospitality venue
- Strong functions and events experience
- Experience creating and working with BEOs
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Commercial understanding across labour, costs and venue performance
- The ability to stay calm, organised and hands-on when things get busy
- Availability across a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with iVvy, SevenRooms and large-scale food and beverage operations
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