Restaurant Manager – Kangaroo Island

Restaurant Manager | Kangaroo Island, SA

About the Role

Southern Ocean Lodge is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead our Food & Beverage team and deliver an exceptional dining experience in one of Australia’s most celebrated luxury lodge settings.

In this role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, guiding guests through a relaxed yet refined dining 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Food & Beverage team
• Delivering a high-quality, personalised dining experience
• Managing restaurant operations, including rostering and service flow
• Maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards
• Monitoring labour and operational costs
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service

About You

You are a confident and engaging leader with a passion 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 or senior F&B role
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• A passion for guest service and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends

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, lodges include Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Canada’s Vancouver Island, and the wilds of Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.