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About Us – Mt Lofty Estate

Just 15 minutes from the CBD, we are nestled in the famous Adelaide Hills wine region, surrounded by over 300 cellar doors and botanic gardens, overlooking the stunning Piccadilly Valley. With a three-chef-hatted restaurant, vineyards, 30 acres of gardens, day spa, cocktail bar and the beautiful Sequoia Lodge, all perched on Mount Lofty Summit, it simply sounds too good to be true!

Specialising in stunning celebrations, luxury stays, weddings & unique conference retreats, historic Mt Lofty Estate is one of Australia’s preferred destinations.

We believe in old fashioned hospitality, honesty, respect, team work, ownership, and guest passion. Our team members and guests love what we do, and having a lot of fun along the way is a must. We are a Service Brand – not another hotel brand. Guests are the centre of everything we do.

The Role
We are on the hunt for a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Duty Manager to join Mount Lofty Estate in our Food and Beverage Team. A rare opportunity to assist in leading our team and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Working closely with the Restaurant/Operations Manager, you will support day to day operations, supervise staff and assist with functions and events.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Restaurant/Operations Manager in managing all aspects of the restaurant, including staff supervision, inventory management, and customer service.
Creating processes and training team members to deliver experiences that exceed our guests expectations.
Coach, guide and assist in managing the food & beverage operation of the restaurant.
Maintain a strong knowledge of the restaurant's offerings, including food and beverage selections, and provide recommendations to guests as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A service & customer centric attitude.
Experience in a similar role within the Hospitality industry.
Demonstrated ability and experience in leading and managing small teams.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits
Salary $65,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation
Discounted accommodation including food & beverage at our other boutique properties
Discounted Jurlique spa products
Global discounts with other Hotel providers
Mount Lofty House was the most awarded hotel in Australia for the last 3 years and recently has been recognised by Tripadvisor as the 2022 Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best award winner for Top Hotels, ranked Number One out of 25 top hotels in Australia and the South Pacific – you too could be part of this success, APPLY NOW!