RESTAURANT & BAR SUPERVISOR

Full-time at The Dorset Hotel, Derby, Tasmania

Come for the job, stay for the riding!

Derby is a pretty special place. Known as Australia's home of mountain biking, it's a little town in Tasmania's north-east that attracts people from all over the world. They come for the trails, the scenery and the adventure, but what keeps them coming back is the people, the atmosphere and the places that make Derby what it is.

Right in the heart of it all is The Dorset Hotel.

Local since 1911, The Dorset is a proper country pub with a long history, a strong connection to its community and a big part to play in the Derby experience. It's where locals catch up, riders swap stories, visitors settle in for a meal and a few drinks, and good hospitality makes everyone feel welcome.

We're looking for a Restaurant & Bar Supervisor to join our team in a full-time capacity.

THE ROLE

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the floor and making sure the little things are taken care of just as well as the big ones.

You'll work closely with our Bars Manager, Operations Manager and Executive Chef to keep the day-to-day operation running smoothly. You'll help lead the front-of-house team, deliver outstanding food and beverage experiences and make sure our guests receive the sort of hospitality that makes them want to come back.

It's a wide-ranging role, and no two days are necessarily the same. Alongside restaurant and bar service, you'll be involved in the wider operation of the hotel, including accommodation arrivals and departures, stock receiving and organisation, maintaining public areas and supporting the housekeeping operation when needed.

You'll also have a hand in rostering, team coordination, administration and the general follow-through that keeps a busy hospitality venue ticking along.

We need someone who is comfortable taking responsibility,



happy to roll up their sleeves and understands that great hospitality comes from a team that works together.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

- Leading and supporting the front-of-house team across restaurant and bar operations.
- Setting the standard for friendly, professional and consistent guest service.
- Maintaining a great bar offering, including craft beers, wines, spirits and cocktails.
- Coordinating daily service, managing bookings and ensuring the team is organised and prepared.
- Supporting staff training, mentoring and development.
- Assisting with rostering, shift coordination and day-to-day team management.
- Managing stock receiving, storage, rotation and general organisation.
- Assisting with accommodation check-ins and check-outs and ensuring guests are looked after throughout their stay.
- Supporting the presentation and cleanliness of public areas and accommodation.
- Keeping on top of administration, operational tasks and the small details that make a big difference.
- Working closely with the wider management and kitchen teams to keep the operation moving in the right direction.

WHAT YOU BRING

We're looking for someone with hospitality experience, ideally in a supervisory or senior service position, who is ready to take ownership and help lead a team.

You'll bring

- A genuine passion for hospitality and looking after people.
- Confidence leading a team and setting a positive example.
- Good food and beverage knowledge, with an appreciation for quality beer, wine and cocktails.
- Strong organisation and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- A practical,



solutions-focused approach and the ability to think on your feet.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to work across different areas of the business.
- A willingness to get involved wherever you're needed.
- A positive attitude, a good sense of humour and an understanding that we're all in this together.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes pride in their work, cares about the people around them and wants to contribute to something a little bigger than just getting through the next service.

LIFE IN DERBY

Derby isn't your typical country town. It's a place where world-class mountain bike trails sit alongside beautiful forests, rivers and some of Tasmania's best scenery.

When you're not at work, there's plenty to get stuck into. Ride the trails, explore the north-east, head out for a swim, or simply enjoy being part of a small community with a pretty big personality.

It's a great place to live, work and make some memories along the way.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

- A full-time position with a competitive salary based on experience.
- The opportunity to take ownership and have a genuine influence on the operation.
- A supportive management team and a close-knit crew.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within our wider hospitality group.
- The chance to live and work in one of Tasmania's most unique destinations.

A LITTLE ABOUT US The Dorset Hotel is part of a growing hospitality group with venues across Tasmania and Victoria. Each venue has its own identity, its own story and its own crew, but we're connected by a shared belief in People and Passion.

We take our work seriously, but we have a LOT of fun doing it.

We're big believers in looking after our people, creating opportunities for them to grow and building teams that genuinely enjoy coming to work.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the Dorset crew.

📌 RESTAURANT & BAR SUPERVISOR (Derby)
🏢 Dorset Hotel
📍 Derby