Assistant Manager - Balaclava Hotel

endeavour group careers; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Endeavour Groupbrands

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Balaclava Hotel, part of Endeavour Group, is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to lead front-of-house shift operations across the pub, bistro, and gaming areas. You’ll work with our team to deliver outstanding service and maintain the pub’s lively atmosphere.

You’ll manage daily duties on the floor, mentor staff, and ensure safety and standards from open to close, bringing energy and hospitality to every shift.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, front-of-house leadership required.
• Experience supervising hospitality teams.
• RSA/RSG and Approved Managers Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations on busy trading periods from the pub floor.
• Mentor and develop a high-energy floor team.
• Partner with senior venue leadership to manage pacing and guest experience.
• Ensure safety, standards, and smooth service from open to close.
• Build connections with regulars and maintain a great pub vibe.

Skills

People management

Shift leadership

Customer service

Team mentoring

Education

RSA/RSG Licence + Approved Managers Licence

Job description

If you are a driven hospitality manager who thrives in the thick of peak trade and loves the banter of an authentic suburban pub, the Balaclava Hotel offers the perfect stage for your career. From packed dinner rushes in the bistro and roaring game-day crowds in the sports bar to delivering dedicated host service in our gaming room, this role puts you right at the helm of daily shift operations.

You won't be cooped up in a back office, you'll be out front leading from the floor. Working alongside our collaborative group of Assistant Managers, you’ll partner with senior venue leadership to direct shift pacing, mentor an energetic floor crew, build lasting connections with our regulars, and ensure our standards stay sharp from open to close.

A day in the life of an Assistant Manager:

• Get to know the locals so well they think you’re part of the crew
• Support the Publican to keep the pub running smoothly, safely, and with a great vibe
• Learn the ropes of being a Publican while leading a team of absolute hospo legends
• Handle hiccups before they turn into headaches
• Bring the energy, the service, and the smiles every single shift

Inherent requirements:

This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

About you:

• You’ve been around the bar, bistro, or gaming room block, and maybe already done some supervising
• You’ve learned from great managers and now you’re ready to step up
• You’ve got the confidence, pride, and people skills to be the face of the pub when the boss is away
• You’ve got a current RSA/RSG, RMLV and Approved Managers Licenceas per state requirements

If you’re keen to learn, lead, and laugh while making this pub the best spot in town – we’d love to hear from you.

The benefits are good too!

• Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network.
• An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands.
• Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W.
• Endeavour Wellbeing Support; our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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