Windmill Motel and Events Centre

16/09/2026

🍽️ WE’RE HIRING! 👋

Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay is growing, and we’re looking for TWO awesome people to join our team! 🎉

✨ 1 x Food & Beverage Team Leader
✨ 1 x Front of House Attendant

📋 Full role descriptions are in the posts

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below! 👇

📩 Interested? Send your resume to [email protected]

📍 Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay
5 Highway Plaza, Mackay QLD 4740

Come join the Buddy Boy Kitchen family! 🍴💙

14/09/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL HOUSEKEEPERS WEEK - 13–19 SEPTEMBER 2026

A little thank you goes a long way.

During your stay, don’t forget to thank our hardworking housekeepers who help keep your room clean, comfortable and welcoming.

To our wonderful housekeepers, thank you for everything you do!

Your hard work, care and attention to detail help make every guest’s stay a comfortable one. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙

11/09/2026

07/09/2026

📍 Mackay

Breakfast is getting a fresh new look! 🍳☕

Book your table for tomorrow morning and be one of the first to explore our NEW breakfast menu at Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay.

📍 5 Highway Plaza, Mount Pleasant QLD 4740
🕐 Breakfast: Tuesday–Saturday, 6:30am–8:30am

Book your table: buddyboykitchen.com.au

31/08/2026

If you don’t know our incredible Chef behind our delicious meals here at Buddy Boy Kitchen, Mackay, meet Chef Sasantha.

Come on by — we’re open and have your table ready.

Reserve your table: (07) 4944 3344
Explore our menu and find out more here: buddyboykitchen.com.au
Find us here: 5 Highway Plaza, Mount Pleasant QLD 4740

Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday
Breakfast: 6:30am–8:30am
Monday–Saturday
Dinner: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Happy Hour (Mon-Sat)
4.30-6.00 pm

Sunday - Closed

31/08/2026

We’re Hiring! Housekeeper for The Windmill Motel, Mackay.

We’re Growing Our Team at Windmill Motel🌿

We’re currently looking for some great locals to join our friendly team:
✨Housekeeping

If you’re reliable, hardworking and take pride in what you do, we’d love to hear from you.

Full role details are in the post👇🏼

📧Send your resume to: [email protected]

Be part of a team that values quality, teamwork and a great guest experience.

29/08/2026

Book your table today at buddyboykitchen.com.au

28/08/2026

Bird Lovers, This One’s For You

Our Goose Pond is a little haven for bird, animal and nature lovers.

Whether you’re staying with us, joining us for an event, or simply popping in for a coffee at Buddy Boy Kitchen, take a wander around our beautiful grounds, meet the local birdlife and relax by the pond.🌿🪿📸

28/08/2026

Happy Friday!

Come join us at Buddy Boy Kitchen for Happy Hour and dinner (try our new menu). Settle in, enjoy a drink and let the weekend begin.

Happy Hour | 4:30–6:00pm
Dinner | 5:30pm-8:00pm

We’ll have a table ready for you.

buddyboykitchen.com.au

27/08/2026

A proud moment for Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay.

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible result at the 2026 Australian Dining Awards, with Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay named:

🏆 Queensland Winner – Best Steak
🇦🇺 National Finalist – Best Steak
🏆 Queensland State Finalist – Best Restaurant
🏆 Queensland State Finalist – Best Fusion
⭐ 1 Plate Recognition

To be recognised among dining venues from across Australia is an incredible achievement and a wonderful reflection of the passion, creativity and hard work of our team at Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay.

We’re especially proud to represent Mackay on the national dining stage and to see our team’s commitment to great food and memorable dining experiences recognised.

A sincere thank you to OnlineDining.com.au for recognising Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay through the 2026 Australian Dining Awards, and to everyone who supported us throughout the awards season.

Read the official 2026 Australian Dining Awards results:
OnlineDining.com.au – 2026 Australian Dining Awards

And to our guests, supporters and the entire Windmill Motel team, thank you. This recognition belongs to all of us.

Buddy Boy Kitchen Mackay, proudly putting Mackay on the Australian dining map.
OnlineDining.com.au .com.au