Job Description

Location: 2 Makin St, Keith, SA 5267

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

The is a cornerstone of the local community, located right off the Dukes Highway in the vibrant Limestone Coast region.

We pride ourselves on offering a true country pub experience with relaxed hospitality.

Our multi-faceted venue includes a popular front bar, a busy restaurant, a drive-thru bottle shop, and a mix of pub rooms and motel units.

We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Hotel Manager to lead our team, drive financial results, and maintain our welcoming atmosphere.

Position Overview

As the Hotel Manager, you will oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations.

This includes managing front-of-house service, accommodation bookings, stock control, and regulatory compliance.

You will work directly with ownership or upper management to achieve financial targets while ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Daily Operations: Manage all operations across the bar, restaurant, drive-thru bottle shop, and motel units.

- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, roster, and mentor hospitality staff to deliver exceptional customer service.

- Financial Control: Optimize venue profitability by managing labor costs and controlling stock,

- Guest Relations: Maintain high visibility on the floor to engage with locals and travelers, resolving issues efficiently.

- Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to South Australian liquor licensing laws, gaming regulations, and food safety standards.

- Marketing & Systems: Support local events, promote venue offerings, and oversee modern digital systems like our online ordering platform.

Requirements

- Proven Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in hospitality management,



ideally running a regional pub or motel.

- SA Licensing: Must hold a valid South Australian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate and a Responsible Person (RP) badge.

- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of profit and loss reporting, inventory software, and rostering.

- Operational Flexibility: Willingness to work a standard hospitality roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

- Excellent Communication: High-level leadership and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with locals and travelers alike.

Benefits

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

- Reliable, long-term career opportunity in a supportive country community.

- Potential for live-in accommodation or relocation assistance for the right candidate.

- Meals provided while on shift.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! Please send your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability to .

Requirements
Proven Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in hospitality management, ideally running a regional pub or motel.

SA Licensing: Must hold a valid South Australian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate and a Responsible Person (RP) badge.

Business Acumen: Solid understanding of profit and loss reporting, inventory software, and rostering.

Operational Flexibility: Willingness to work a standard hospitality roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Excellent Communication: High-level leadership and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with locals and travelers alike.

Required Skill Profession

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