ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER – Sails Restaurant

Be part of something exciting on Hamilton Island! The newly refurbished Sails Restaurant is reopening, 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 an Assistant Restaurant Manager who leads with confidence, warmth, and a hands-on approach. You’ll work alongside the Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, guide and inspire a passionate front-of-house team, and deliver exceptional, intuitive service that anticipates guest needs and makes every visit memorable.

Your Role

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll play a vital role in driving service excellence across all areas of the restaurant. You’ll lead by example - working hands-on on the floor, behind the bar, and supporting your team wherever needed to create a seamless guest experience. Your ability to anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and maintain composure in a busy environment will be key to your success.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Lead, train, and motivate the Food & Beverage team to deliver intuitive, high-quality service

• Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing all daily operations and guest service flow

• Work hands-on across all areas - floor, bar, and host - to support and enhance team performance

• Anticipate guest needs and add thoughtful touches that elevate each experience

• Assist with rostering, stock control, and financial reporting

• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety standards

• Foster a culture of teamwork, positivity, and service excellence

What we’re looking for

You’re a confident and experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You take pride in creating memorable moments through intuitive, thoughtful service and enjoy leading from the front with a positive, hands-on approach.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Currently operating confidently at a Management level 

• A natural ability to read the room and anticipate guest needs

• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to work across all service areas

• Nationally Recognised Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate (Essential)

• Responsible Management of Licensed Venue Certificate & Card (RMLV) (Preferred)

• Drivers Licence (Desirable)

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