Tourism & Hospitality Manager – Cape Trib Camping

Work Type: Full Time
Location: Cape Tribulation, Far North Queensland
Accommodation: Private onsite accommodation provided

About Us

Cape Trib Camping is an established, family-owned tourism and hospitality business located in Cape Tribulation, where the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.

We are much more than a campground. Our operation includes:

- Camping & Accommodation: Large beachfront campground with powered and unpowered sites and cabins.

- Restaurant & Bar: Licensed onsite wood-fired restaurant and bar operating 7 days for lunch and dinner.

- Cape Trib Horse Rides: Guided horseback tours through the Daintree Rainforest and onto Myall Beach.

After more than a decade of building and operating the business ourselves, we're looking for an experienced manager to take the lead on the day-to-day operation.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, practical and hands-on Tourism & Hospitality Manager to oversee our busy and diverse operation.

The main focus of this role is food and beverage, guest services and staff management , while also overseeing campground, accommodation and tourism operations.

This is not purely a desk-based role. You'll need to be visible, involved and willing to work alongside the team when required.

We are also an off-grid operation managing our own power, water and wastewater systems , so being practical, resourceful and able to troubleshoot basic issues is important.

Applications are welcome from individuals or management couples, with salary and responsibilities structured accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee restaurant, bar and guest service operations

- Manage daily campground and accommodation operations

- Lead staff, including rostering, training and performance

- Manage bookings across NewBook,



Lightspeed, Rezdy and other online systems

- Oversee stock control, ordering and inventory

- Complete daily reconciliations, banking and operational reporting

- Maintain high presentation and service standards across the property

- Assist with coordination of Cape Trib Horse Rides

- Manage guest enquiries, feedback and issues

- Maintain liquor, food safety, workplace and tourism compliance

- Assist with basic off-grid operational and maintenance issues

- Work closely with the owners on staffing, operations and business performance

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with:

- Previous management experience in tourism, hospitality, accommodation, holiday parks or similar

- Strong food and beverage and guest service experience

- Proven experience leading, rostering and training staff

- Confidence using NewBook, Lightspeed, Rezdy or similar systems

- Experience with stock control, ordering, reconciliations and banking

- Strong computer, communication and problem-solving skills

- A practical, hands-on attitude and ability to work independently

- Basic maintenance or mechanical knowledge is highly regarded.

- Availability to work weekends and peak holiday periods

- Manual driver's licence, First Aid, Food Safety, RMLV, Blue Card and Police Check

- Full Australian working rights

Previous tourism or hospitality management experience is required. References will be requested.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package based on experience

- Private onsite accommodation - No pets.

- Chance to take genuine ownership of an established and growing business

- A diverse role across hospitality, accommodation, camping and tourism

- Experienced, hands-on owners who will support you

- Opportunity to bring your own ideas and help grow the business

- A unique lifestyle in Cape Tribution and the Daintree Rainforest

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