The Role

Ardour Milton Park Bowral has an exciting prospect for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our passionate Food & Beverage team.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in leading daily restaurant operations while supporting the delivery of exceptional events and guest experiences. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and broader Food & Beverage leadership team, you will help create a seamless service environment that reflects the high standards and personalised hospitality for which Ardour Milton Park Bowral is renowned.

About Ardour Milton Park Bowral

Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa in Bowral, NSW, has undergone a $10 million transformation and reopened in February 2026 as Ardour Milton Park Bowral, the very first flagship in our new Ardour Hotels & Estates collection.

Nestled on a secluded hilltop woodland just under two hours from Sydney, Ardour Milton Park Bowral is a luxury escape like no other. Our 44-room heritage property boasts an adjoining wellness spa, two exceptional restaurants, and a stunning events pavilion - all set within 32 acres of manicured gardens and rolling lawns.

What you’ll be doing…

- Support the day-to-day operation of our Restaurant and all things food and beverage across the hotel.

- Oversee the delivery of all events, ensuring seamless setup, service and pack down.

- Lead, coach, and motivate team members to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

- Ensure service standards consistently reflect Ardour's brand standards.

- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

- Manage guest feedback professionally and proactively resolve service issues.

- Support rostering, training, stock control, and operational administration.





- Maintain compliance with food safety, liquor licensing, and workplace health and safety requirements.

You'll thrive in this role if you have...

- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Food & Beverage Supervisor or Assistant Restaurant Manager within a luxury hotel, hatted restaurant or high-end dining environment.

- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations across both front and back of house, including service standards, ordering, stock control, inventory management and cost control.

- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.

- A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating memorable moments.

- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach.

- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a hands-on leadership style.

- Flexible availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

- Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B; and Spa discounts;

- Friends and family discounts;

- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

- Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;

- Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, send your resume to our Operations Manager - Fiona ••••@ardourhotelsandestates.com

📌 Assistant Restaurant Manager (Bowral)
🏢 Salter Brothers Hospitality
📍 Bowral