Restaurant Manager | Kangaroo Island, SA
About the Role
Southern Ocean Lodge is seeking a
Restaurant Manager
to lead our Food & Beverage team and deliver an exceptional dining experience in one of Australia's most celebrated luxury lodge settings.
In this role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, guiding guests through a relaxed yet refined dining experience while ensuring the highest standards of service, presentation and attention to detail.
You will work closely with the kitchen and leadership team to create a seamless and memorable guest journey.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing the Food & Beverage team
Delivering a high-quality, personalised dining experience
Managing restaurant operations, including rostering and service flow
Maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards
Monitoring labour and operational costs
Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service
About You
You are a confident and engaging leader with a passion for food, wine and guest experience.
You thrive in a premium environment and enjoy developing high-performing teams.
You will ideally have:
Experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior F&B; role
Solid leadership and team development skills
A passion for guest service and attention to detail




Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
The salary for this role is between $75,000 – $85,000 per annum.
About Us
Beckons
is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world.
Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.
The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia,
Southern Ocean Lodge
on Kangaroo Island,
Longitude 131°
at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa,
Capella Lodge
on Lord Howe Island,
Silky Oaks Lodge
at the Daintree Rainforest,
The Louise
in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young
Huka Lodge
in Taupō.
In the Americas, lodges include
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
on Canada's Vancouver Island, and the wilds of
Tierra Atacama
and
Tierra Patagonia
in Chile.

📌 Restaurant Manager – Kangaroo Island (South Australia)
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