FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM LEADER - Sails, Hamilton Island

Are you an experienced hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career? Hamilton Island is seeking a passionate and motivated Food & Beverage Team Leader to join the team at Sails, one of the island's popular beachfront dining venues.

Sails offers guests a relaxed dining experience in a beautiful tropical setting. As a Food & Beverage Team Leader, you'll support the daily operations of the restaurant, lead by example on the floor and help deliver exceptional service to guests from around the world. If you thrive in a busy restaurant environment, enjoy developing others and take pride in creating memorable guest experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why you'll love working with us

- Work in paradise - enjoy a beachfront restaurant setting overlooking Catseye Beach
- Grow your hospitality career - develop your leadership skills in a busy restaurant environment
- Enjoy incredible perks - subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities
- Be part of a supportive team - work alongside passionate hospitality professionals
- Live the island lifestyle - spend your days off exploring the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef

Where you'll make an impact

- Support the day-to-day operations of Sails, ensuring smooth and productive restaurant service
- Lead by example on the floor, providing guidance and support to Food & Beverage Attendants
- Deliver friendly, qualified and attentive service to guests
- Assist with training and developing team members to maintain high service standards
- Coordinate daily service activities,



including section allocations and guest requirements
- Work closely with the kitchen and management teams to ensure seamless food and beverage service
- Respond to guest enquiries and feedback professionally
- Maintain cleanliness, presentation and workplace health and safety standards

What we're looking for

You're a confident and enthusiastic hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the front. You have a strong understanding of restaurant operations, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering great guest experiences. You remain calm during busy service periods, support your team and take pride in maintaining high standards.

To be successful, you'll need:

- Previous experience in a Food & Beverage role within a busy restaurant environment
- Experience supervising or leading a team (Desirable)
- Strong understanding of food and beverage service standards
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Strong attention to detail and professional personal presentation
- A positive attitude and willingness to support and develop team members

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 not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

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

📌 Food and Beverage Team Leader (Hamilton Island)
🏢 Hamilton Island Enterprises
📍 Hamilton Island