Job Description

Restaurant & Functions Manager | Hope Island Tavern

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AVC Operations Pty Limited – Hope Island QLD

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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?

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Hope Island Tavern is looking for a hands-on Restaurant & Functions Manager to lead our restaurant operations and functions business.

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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 environment
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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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We're looking for someone with:

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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 prospect 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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If you're a strong hospitality operator who loves leading teams, running busy services and delivering standout functions, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Restaurant & Functions Manager | Hope Island Tavern (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 AVC Operations Pty
📍 City of Gold Coast