The Welcome Inn Thirlmere is seeking an experienced Licensee/General Manager

The successful applicant will manage all departments of the hotel - beverage, food, and gaming. You are required to be a leader with the ability to develop staff and a good team culture. You are required to create a welcoming and friendly environment for staff and patrons. You will be the face of the business, accountable for ensuring the hotel is integrated into the local community.

The successful Licensee GM candidate

- A good communicator who is honest and professional

- Ability to work well with senior management

- Willing to lead their team from the front line

- A keen eye for detail and great organisational skills are a must

- Implementing effective marketing strategies to attract and retain customers

- Manage all operations, including daily and weekly financial reporting

- Work within performance budgets for both revenue and expenses

- Manage and maintain the venue's compliance with OLGR, NSW Health, Liquor Accord and NSW police

- Work with managers to ensure venue maintenance, ordering (budgets), stock takes, and POS system are maintained & accurate on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

- Training staff on expected procedures, customer service, & product knowledge

Personal attributes:





A Licensee who can build on the existing foundations and continue the evolution of the hotel. You will have a hands-on operational approach and possess the following skills/attributes:

- Maintain & create a welcoming Local Pub Vibe based on community engagement, great customer experience

- Great people manager, with effective leadership, communication, and organisational skills

- A robust work ethic, hands-on attitude, and someone who leads by example

- Strong background in ‘Community’ style pubs with gaming, bar, and food

- Have a good knowledge and understanding of POS systems

- Sound financial and business acumen with demonstrated understanding of relevant KPI's (revenue, GP, labour margins, etc.), business systems, and stock controls

- RSA & RCG NSW

- Licensee (L) and Advanced Licensee Training (V)

About us:

Watering Hole Hotels owns and operates fifteen hotels and venues across the greater Sydney & NSW region. Driven by a small team of dedicated Hospitality veterans, Watering Hole Hotels prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences through great food and even better service.

If this opportunity sounds like you, please "APPLY NOW"

📌 General Manager / Licensee | Welcome Inn Hotel (Bowral)
🏢 WHH Group
📍 Bowral