Job Description
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.
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The Role
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Reporting to the Venue Manager, you'll take ownership of restaurant operations and functions, including:
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Leading day-to-day restaurant operations in a high-volume setting
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Coaching, developing and motivating front-of-house teams
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Planning and executing functions and events from enquiry through to completion
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Creating and managing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
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Coordinating event requirements across kitchen, operations and other venue departments
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Delivering functions including corporate events, celebrations and community events
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Driving guest satisfaction, sales and operational performance
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Managing labour, productivity and profitability targets
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Maintaining strong operational, presentation and compliance standards
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Building relationships with guests, function clients and suppliers
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Working closely with the Venue Manager and broader leadership team
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About You
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Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Functions Manager or senior hospitality leader
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Proven experience within a high-volume hospitality venue
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Strong functions and events experience
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Experience creating and working with BEOs
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Strong leadership and team development skills
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Excellent organisation and communication skills
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Commercial understanding across labour, costs and venue performance
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The ability to stay calm, organised and hands‐on when things get busy
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Availability across a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
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Experience with iVvy, SevenRooms and large-scale food and beverage operations will be highly regarded
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Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary package
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Genuine career progression opportunities
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Ongoing training and development
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Supportive and experienced leadership team
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A busy, varied role with plenty of opportunity to make an impact
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The opportunity to grow your career within one of Australia's leading hospitality groups
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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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