Lead the floor at one of Queensland's most iconic coastal venues

The Straddie Hotel his looking for an Operations Manager to run it day to day!

About Us

Moreton Hospitality operates a portfolio of venues across South-East Queensland including The Straddie Hotel and a number of associated Cellarbrations bottle shops.

The Straddie Hotel sits directly across from Cylinder Beach on North Stradbroke Island. Following a full redevelopment, it now features a high-volume bistro, multiple bars, gaming, function spaces, 15 accommodation rooms and 3 bottle shops across the island, alongside the Waves Apartments letting business.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll own the operation. This is a hands-on role - most of the time you'll be on the floor running shifts, but occasionally managing from an office.

Lead daily operations across bar, bistro, gaming and functions, holding service standards consistently

Manage venue rosters and labour costs, and step into shifts when needed

Lead, train and develop department managers and supervisors, including weekly WIPs and department head meetings

Own COGS, purchasing, stock control and venue budgets alongside the GM and Finance

Work with the Sales & Events team to deliver profitable functions

Maintain full compliance - liquor, OLGA, RSA/RSG, food safety and WHS

Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding and performance

Prepare and present board reports,



and represent the venue in the GM's absence

What You'll Bring

5+ years in venue or operations management in a high-volume food and beverage workplace

Proven strength in cost control, rostering and operational reporting

Genuine leadership ability - you develop people, not just manage them

Confidence across compliance and liquor licensing obligations

Familiarity with POS and inventory systems

Availability across nights, weekends and public holidays

Hospitality or business qualifications welcome, but experience matters more

The Reality Check

The Straddie Hotel is on North Stradbroke Island, accessible by ferry. Whether you're already on the island or travelling from the mainland, you need to be comfortable with ferry timetables and a venue that runs differently to a Gold Coast or Brisbane operation. Someone living on the island is preferable to allow for operational coverage, but we are open to mainland candidates. For candidates looking to relocate to the island, we are open to discussing a remuneration package that includes accommodation.

Why Join Us

Real ownership of a landmark venue in its first year post-relaunch

Opportunity to build systems and standards, and work with an eager and vibrant team

Staff discounts in venues across Straddie and the Gold Coast

An office with a beach view, with whales and dolphins passing by all the time!

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📌 Operations Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Moreton Hospitality - The Straddie Hotel
📍 Queensland