Restaurant and Bar Manager | Daintree, QLD
About the Role
Silky Oaks Lodge is seeking a Restaurant and Bar Manager to lead our Food & Beverage team and deliver an exceptional dining and beverage experience nestled in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.
In this role, you will oversee daily restaurant and bar operations, guiding guests through a relaxed yet refined 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, from breakfast through to evening service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the Food & Beverage team
- Overseeing restaurant and bar operations, including rostering and service flow
- Delivering a high quality, personalised dining and beverage experience
- Managing beverage lists, including wine and cocktail offerings
- Maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards
- Monitoring labour and operational costs
- Ensuring compliance with responsible service of alcohol requirements
About You
You are a passionate and experienced hospitality leader with a genuine love 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, Bar Manager or senior F&B leadership role
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Sound knowledge of wine, cocktails and beverage service
- A passion for guest service and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
- Current Australian working rights
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: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.
