Restaurant & Functions Manager Hope Island Tavern

Are you an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a **busy, high-volume venue** and knows how to deliver exceptional functions from planning through to execution? **Hope Island Tavern** is looking for a hands-on **Restaurant & Functions Manager** to lead our restaurant operations and functions business. This is a key leadership role for someone who can balance a busy restaurant floor, functions and events, team leadership and commercial performance — while keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything they do. The Role -------- Reporting to the Venue Manager, you’ll take ownership of restaurant operations and functions, including: * Leading day-to-day restaurant operations in a **high-volume environment** * Coaching, developing and motivating front-of-house teams * Planning and executing **functions and events from enquiry through to completion** * Creating and managing **Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)** * Coordinating event requirements across kitchen, operations and other venue departments * Delivering functions including corporate events, celebrations and community events * Driving guest satisfaction, sales and operational performance * Managing labour, productivity and profitability targets * Maintaining strong operational, presentation and compliance standards * Building relationships with guests, function clients and suppliers * Working closely with the Venue Manager and broader leadership team About You --------- We’re looking for someone with: * Experience as a **Restaurant Manager, Functions Manager or senior hospitality leader** * Proven experience within a **high-volume hospitality venue** * Strong functions and events experience * Experience creating and working with **BEOs** * Strong leadership and team development skills * Excellent organisation and communication skills * Commercial understanding across **labour, costs and venue performance** * The ability to stay calm, organised and hands-on when things get busy * Availability across a rotating roster including **nights, weekends and public holidays** Experience with **iVvy, SevenRooms** and large-scale food and beverage operations will be highly regarded. Why Join Us? ------------ * Competitive salary package * Genuine career progression opportunities * Ongoing training and development * Supportive and experienced leadership team * A busy, varied role with plenty of opportunity to make an impact * The opportunity to grow your career within **one of Australia’s leading hospitality groups** If you’re a strong hospitality operator who loves **leading teams, running busy services and delivering standout functions**, we’d love to hear from you. **Apply now to join the leadership team at Hope Island Tavern.**