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Restaurant Supervisor

Onshore applicants only

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Hospitality · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $75,000 - $95,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only

For hospitality professionals planning their next career step, this Restaurant Supervisor position in Cairns offers both responsibility now and progression later. The employer is a family-run Italian trattoria, open-air and trading from breakfast to late every day, with homestyle cooking and a wine list that invites curiosity.

The role centres on leading shifts, developing the team and owning the guest experience. Its long-term value is the direct pathway into management, supported by hands-on learning in rostering, stock and the commercial running of the venue. The ad requires full Australian work rights and notes that sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee floor operations during service, including reservations, table flow and kitchen liaison
  • Establish service standards and coach team members in real time
  • Advise guests on wine selection and food pairing, and support wine training for staff
  • Carry out closing procedures, covering cash-up and daily checklists
  • Develop management competencies through rostering, training, stock control and ordering
  • Build guest loyalty by recognising regulars and impressing first-time visitors
  • Act as the main point of contact for guests on the floor

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Supervisory or senior floor experience within a quality, high-volume restaurant (ideally 2+ years)
  • Solid wine knowledge, including styles, regions and food pairings, with an ongoing interest in learning
  • A well-defined view of great service and the discipline to maintain it on a big night
  • A current Queensland RSA, with RMLV or a willingness to complete it on the way to management
  • Availability for a seven-day roster spanning nights, weekends and public holidays, and full Australian working rights

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