Assistant Manager - Honeysuckle Hotel

Endeavour Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH Hotels & Endeav

Discounts at Woolworths & BIG W

Job summary

The Honeysuckle Hotel on the Newcastle Harbour shoreline is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, support the Publican, and energise the team across a vibrant waterfront venue.

This hands-on role requires strong people skills, frontline supervision, and the ability to manage shifts in a busy hospitality environment. RSA/RCG/ARCG credentials and physical capability are essential.

Qualifications

• This is a hands-on role requiring physical tasks (lifting/moving stock, kegs, deliveries).
• Supervisory experience in bar, pub, or gaming room is desirable.
• RSA/RCG/ARCG credentials as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Get to know locals and build rapport with patrons.
• Support the Publican to run the pub smoothly, safely, and with a great vibe.
• Lead a team of hospitality staff and stand in for the Publican when needed.
• Handle hiccups quickly to prevent issues.
• Provide energy, service and smiles on every shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

RSA/RCG/ARCG

Job description

Base Salary from $80,000 + Super + Bonus Scheme + Group Wide Discounts

We’re on the hunt for our next Assistant Manager to help keep the Honeysuckle Hotelbuzzing and loved by the locals.

Standing tall on the shoreline of Newcastle Harbour, The Honeysuckle Hotel is a stunning, multi-level waterfront venue blending modern, rustic, and industrial design. We offer chic pub dining, live entertainment, a state-of-the-art TAB, and premium event spaces. Join our team to deliver exceptional hospitality against the backdrop of spectacular harbour views.

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, RCG and ARCG as 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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