Assistant Manager - Smithfield Tavern

Endeavour Group Careers; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts (ALH Hotels)

Endeavour Wellbeing Support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ALH Hotels in Tropical North Queensland invites an ambitious Assistant Manager to lead the Smithfield Tavern floor. You’ll run a fast-paced venue, supervise a large crew, and deliver gold‑class hospitality from the bistro to the gaming room.

Daily you’ll engage locals, support the Publican, and maintain a safe, vibrant, high‑energy environment across shifts. RSA/RSG, RMLV, and Approved Managers Licence are required. You’ll thrive on people, pace, and pride in service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a busy front-of-house team.
• Strong guest service mindset with a hospitality focus.
• Knowledge of venue operations across bars, bistro and gaming rooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor across a fast-paced tavern and supervise a large crew.
• Ensure safety, vibe and high service standards across shifts.
• Drive excellent customer experience from dining to entertainment areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Hospitality knowledge

Education

RSA/RSG Licence

RMLV Licence

Approved Managers Licence

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Manager | Smithfield Tavern

Are you a hospitality professional ready to run the floor at one of the busiest suburban taverns in Tropical North Queensland? The Smithfield Tavern is looking for a driven, floor-focused Assistant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to keep a large crew moving in perfect sync.

"The Smithfield" is a buzzing local centerpiece . Whether it's managing a packed weekend dining crowd in the bistro, running a high-tempo sports bar during major live games, or overseeing our top-tier gaming room operations, this venue requires a leader who loves being right at the heart of a high-velocity trade. We need someone with sharp operational instincts who can maintain elite standards and ensure our community of regulars and shoppers receive gold-class hospitality every time.

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 Licence 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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