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The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to join our team at Lizard Island Resort. As Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, you help in leading our team in delivering unforgettable dining experiences. This is a live-on-site role, offering a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the most iconic destinations in the world. If you're a passionate and experienced food and beverage leader with a sharp eye for business and a heart for hospitality, apply to join our team

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

- Friends-and-family discounts across our resorts business
- Live and work on the Great Barrier Reef
- Be part of a professional team, delivering a 5 star guest experience
- Access to our employee assistance program
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your career with a global business

What will you do?

- Assist in leading the strategic direction of food and beverage operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional dining experiences
- Work alongside the F&B Manager to manage and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentoring, and training to enhance skills, boost engagement, and achieve operational excellence
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that align with mid to long-term business goals, focusing on cost control, profit margins, and overall guest satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and local regulations
- Maintain alignment to brand standards and internal control procedures across all food and beverage outlets

More about you

- Degree in hospitality management or relevant discipline, or significant industry experience; MBA highly regarded
- A minimum of 3 years in a leadership based role working in multi-outlet food and beverage operations in a luxury resort or high-end hospitality setting
- A commercial mindset with proven results in cost control, profit margins, and operational excellence
- Entrepreneurial drive, ambition, and a high level of compassionate leadership
- Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate

Who we are

Nestled within the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island is a sanctuary of natural beauty and tranquility. With just 40 rooms, suites, and villas set amid a 1,013-hectare National Park, visitors enjoy exclusive access to vibrant reefs and private beaches. At Lizard Island, you will create unforgettable memories for our guests in this breathtaking paradise.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us

At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.

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