The Reef House Adults Retreat

Restaurant Manager - Award winning Hotel and Restaurant

The Reef House Adults Retreat is the most iconic Colonial Style Beach House in Queensland. We are renowned for our personalised service in a truly relaxed setting offering tranquillity, ambience and boutique luxury.

We are currently seeking a genuine hospitality professional to deliver the highest level of guest engagement and service in our stunning beach side Restaurant. Our Restaurant Manager is a critical position to the overall success of our Boutique Hotel, food and beverage is the heart of our guest experience. Our Boutique Tropical Escapes for Adults are highly inclusive and offer exclusive benefits for our house guests such as Pool Butler, In room private dining, Beachside Picnics, Guest Cocktail making, Guest Wine classes and Chef's Table

We need our Restaurant Manager to ensure each service period is executed to perfection delivering memorable Reef House experiences to our in house guests Something which cannot be created elsewhere.

At the Reef House we value one's ability to be self-motivated, energetic and have a strong understanding of a la carte dining etiquette required to ensure we deliver on our commitment.

This role will allow you to flourish and grow within a team of like-minded dynamic professionals.

Applications for this role will be extremely competitive. Apply now for a confidential interview

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure each service period is run to perfection
• Assist the Executive Chef and General Manager with management of the Restaurant.
• Work with our Chef on special events and projects
• Be able to accurately report on daily shift and restaurant KPI's
• Planning menus in consultation with Chefs
• planning and organising special functions
• Arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
• Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
• Ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
• Conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
• Selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
• May take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders

Skills and experience

• Knowledge of H&L preferable
• Advanced wine knowledge
• A la carte skills and experience
• Advanced Cocktail making skills and knowledge
• 2 to 3 years experience in a similar role