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Summerland Farm | Northern Rivers NSW

Lead a destination dining experience with purpose.

This isn't your typical restaurant leadership role.

Set amongst the beautiful Ballina hinterland, Summerland Farm combines hospitality, tourism, weddings, events and farming to create one of the Northern Rivers' most unique visitor destinations.

We're looking for a hands-on hospitality leader who loves creating exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams and driving commercial results. If you're ready to help shape the future of a growing hospitality business with genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Restaurant Supervisor, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of our restaurant, working closely with our Head Chef and Operations Manager to deliver exceptional service, strong financial performance and memorable guest experiences.

From leading the team on the floor to managing labour, service standards and operational performance, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our hospitality offering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading daily restaurant operations across front and back of house
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that encourage repeat visitation
• Coaching and developing a diverse hospitality team, including supported employees
• Managing rosters, labour, stock and operational performance
• Working with the Head Chef to optimise menus and food costs
• Supporting weddings, functions and tourism experiences
• Driving continuous improvement across service, efficiency and profitability

About You

You'll bring:

• Experience leading a restaurant, café or hospitality venue
• A hands-on leadership style and passion for customer service
• Strong operational and commercial skills
• Confidence leading teams through busy service periods
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in functions or events (desirable)

Why Join Summerland Farm?

At Summerland Farm, every guest experience helps create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability through Aruma. Summerland Farm - The Heart of the Hinterland

You'll enjoy:

• Working in one of the Northern Rivers' most unique hospitality venues
• A varied role across restaurant, tourism, weddings and events
• Salary packaging and excellent employee benefits
• A supportive team focused on growth, innovation and making a genuine difference

Benefits of working with Aruma!

• Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
• Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.

If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks i.e. Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.