Are you an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a busy, high-volume venue and knows how to deliver exceptional functions from planning through to execution? Hope Island Tavern is looking for a hands‑on Restaurant & Functions Manager to lead our restaurant operations and functions business. This is a key leadership role for someone who can balance a busy restaurant floor, functions and events, team leadership and commercial performance — while keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

- Reporting to the Venue Manager, you’ll take ownership of restaurant operations and functions, including:
- Leading day-to-day restaurant operations in a high-volume environment
- Coaching, developing and motivating front-of-house teams
- Planning and executing functions and events from enquiry through to completion
- Creating and managing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
- Coordinating event requirements across kitchen, operations and other venue departments
- Delivering functions including corporate events, celebrations and community events
- Driving guest satisfaction, sales and operational performance
- Managing labour, productivity and profitability targets
- Maintaining strong operational, presentation and compliance standards
- Building relationships with guests, function clients and suppliers
- Working closely with the Venue Manager and broader leadership team

About You





- Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Functions Manager or senior hospitality leader
- Proven experience within a high-volume hospitality venue
- Solid functions and events experience
- Experience creating and working with BEOs
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Commercial understanding across labour, costs and venue performance
- The ability to stay calm, organised and hands‑on when things get busy
- Availability across a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
- Experience with iVvy, SevenRooms and large-scale food and beverage operations will be highly regarded

Why Join Us?

- Competitive salary package
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- A busy, varied role with plenty of opportunity to make an impact
- The opportunity to grow your career within one of Australia’s leading hospitality groups

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

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📌 Restaurant & Functions Manager | Hope Island Tavern (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 QUEENSLAND VENUE CO.
📍 City of Gold Coast