Ready to elevate your hospitality career?
qualia is Hamilton Island's world-class luxury resort, renowned for its personalised service, refined dining experiences and attention to every detail. Home to the award-winning Long Pavilion and Pebble Beach restaurants, qualia sets the benchmark for luxury hospitality in Australia.
We're looking for an experienced hospitality professional to step into the newly created role of Food & Beverage Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering intuitive, personalised service and is ready to take the next step into leadership.
Working alongside the Restaurant Manager and leadership team, you'll play a key role in supporting daily operations, mentoring team members and ensuring every guest experience reflects the exceptional standards qualia is known for.
Begin your leadership journey within Hamilton Island's luxury flagship resort
Develop your skills in one of Australia's leading luxury dining environments
Work alongside experienced hospitality leaders committed to your development
Gain valuable leadership experience across premium food and beverage operations
A fantastic stepping stone towards Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities
As a Food & Beverage Team Leader, you'll support the day-to-day operation of qualia's restaurants by leading from the floor, mentoring Food & Beverage Attendants and ensuring every service reflects the personalised, intuitive hospitality our guests expect. You'll be a role model for service excellence while supporting the management team in creating a positive, high-performing culture.
Lead by example through exceptional luxury food and beverage service
Support the coordination of daily restaurant operations and service flow
Provide guidance, coaching and encouragement to Food & Beverage Attendants during every shift
Assist with the induction and on-the-job training of new team members
Build strong guest relationships through warm, personalised and intuitive service
Resolve guest enquiries professionally and escalate complex matters where required
Support opening, closing and operational procedures to ensure service readiness
Encourage product knowledge, menu confidence and premium upselling opportunities
Maintain the highest standards of presentation, food safety, RSA and WHS compliance
Foster a collaborative, respectful and guest-focused team culture
You're an experienced hospitality professional who leads through your actions and inspires those around you. You have a passion for luxury service, enjoy developing others and are ready to take the next step towards a leadership career within Hamilton Island.
Previous experience in premium à la carte or luxury hospitality service
A genuine passion for delivering personalised guest experiences
Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to mentor others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate (Essential)
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.
