ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER | Hamilton Island

Take the next step in your hospitality career at one of Australia’s most iconic island destinations. With a diverse range of restaurants and bars, from relaxed waterfront dining to premium dining experiences, Hamilton Island offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a spectacular Whitsundays setting. We’re seeking passionate and experienced Assistant Restaurant Managers to support our restaurant leadership teams. If you enjoy leading a team, delivering exceptional service and keeping a busy venue running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

Why you’ll love working with us

- Build your career across a diverse range of restaurants and bars
- Access training and professional development opportunities
- Save money with subsidised furnished staff accommodation
- Enjoy discounts on restaurants, activities and gym membership
- Walk to work and leave the city commute behind
- Live and work on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef

Your Role

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Restaurant Manager to oversee daily Front of House operations, maintain service standards and support your team. You’ll remain hands-on during service, helping create a welcoming atmosphere and memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Where you’ll make an impact

- Support the Restaurant Manager in leading and motivating the Front of House team
- Coordinate daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service




- Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain clear communication
- Deliver attentive, professional service suited to your venue
- Assist with staff onboarding, training and ongoing development
- Maintain health, safety and food hygiene standards
- Handle guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally
- Build a positive team culture through clear communication and leading by example

About You

You’re an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys bringing out the best in a team. You’re confident on the floor, calm under pressure and committed to delivering great service.

To be successful, you will need:

- Previous supervisory or management experience in a restaurant, hotel or resort
- A strong understanding of restaurant operations and service standards
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings
- A passion for guest service and developing your team
- A Diploma in Hospitality Management or similar qualification is preferred

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community. Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences, making Hamilton Island a outstanding place to visit and a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!

📌 Restaurant Manager (Hamilton Island)
🏢 Hamilton Island Enterprises
📍 Hamilton Island