Food & Beverage Manager

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the resort’s restaurants, bars, catering and room-service operations. Candidates should have proven supervisory or management experience in a hotel, resort or high-volume hospitality environment, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, budgeting, stock control and relevant Australian health and safety requirements. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills are expected, together with the ability to train staff, maintain service standards and manage guest concerns professionally. The role may require flexible availability across mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Experience with rostering, cost control and point-of-sale systems, along with a genuine focus on guest satisfaction and team development, would be highly valued.

About the employer

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor with a broad portfolio spanning accommodation, restaurants and lifestyle brands. In Australia, its Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites business operates properties across major cities, regional destinations and resort locations. Oaks Port Douglas Resort is located in Tropical North Queensland and caters to leisure travellers, families, groups and holidaymakers visiting the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree region. The company’s hospitality operations focus on comfortable accommodation, professional service and memorable guest experiences. Employees typically work in a diverse, guest-focused environment where teamwork, operational standards and commercial performance are important. Benefits and conditions vary by property and position, but resort roles may provide opportunities for career development, staff rates and experience in one of Australia’s leading tourism destinations.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island country with opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, healthcare, construction, agriculture, technology and professional services. Resort destinations such as Port Douglas offer strong seasonal hospitality demand, although local housing can be limited and living costs may be higher than expected. Australian workplace culture is generally friendly, direct and team-oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, customer service and workplace rights. Port Douglas provides a relaxed tropical lifestyle, warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas and Working Holiday visas for eligible nationalities and age groups. Applicants should check current Department of Home Affairs rules, confirm work rights before accepting employment and budget for flights, accommodation, transport, health cover and rental deposits. Regional employment may support eligibility for some visa arrangements, but requirements change regularly.