Assistant Restaurant Manager

1 week ago

Whitsundays, Australia Hamilton Island Enterprises Limited Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
ASSISTANT MANAGER – Marina Tavern

With its unbeatable location right on the Hamilton Island Marina, the Marina Tavern is one of the island's most popular and iconic venues. Overlooking sparkling waterfront views, it's a lively social hub offering delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee daily operations, support and inspire the team, and deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.

Why you'll love working with us
  • Work in one of Hamilton Island's most iconic and vibrant venues
  • Competitive salary, staff discounts, and island lifestyle perks
  • Career growth and development within a supportive hospitality team
  • Enjoy living and working in one of Australia's most stunning destinations
Your Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll work alongside the Venue Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations at the Marina Tavern. From leading the front-of-house team to overseeing compliance and guest service, your leadership will help shape a dynamic, service-driven culture.

Where you'll make an impact
  • Lead, motivate, and support a high-performing hospitality team
  • Deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment
  • Oversee rostering, shift planning, and team performance management
  • Ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations
  • Manage gaming operations including Keno, TAB, and pokies
  • Handle stock control, ordering, and accurate inventory management
  • Assist in achieving financial and operational goals
  • Resolve guest inquiries and issues with professionalism and care
What we're looking for

You are an energetic hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering memorable customer experiences. To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role in hospitality (tavern or pub experience highly regarded)
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and public holidays
  • Essential certifications: RSA, RCG, RMLV (Responsible Management of Licensed Venue), and valid driver's licence
  • Knowledge of gaming operations -Keno, TAB, pokie machines - essential
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. Apply now

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