Roadhouse Manager

Remote Northern Territory

$85,000 - $95,000 + FREE Accommodation & Meals

We're seeking a hands-on manager to manage a well-established outback roadhouse in the Northern Territory.

This is a genuine management role where you'll be actively involved in every aspect of the business while leading a small onsite team.

This opportunity is best suited to someone who understands the realities of remote hospitality and enjoys the variety that comes with managing a smaller operation.

The Business The property offers licensed bar and dining facilities, accommodation, fuel, retail and convenience items, servicing tourists, commercial travellers, transport operators and the local community.

With approximately 25 accommodation rooms (motel rooms and dongas), this is a busy, multi-faceted operation requiring a manager who is comfortable moving between departments and supporting the team wherever required.

What's on Offer

- Salary $85,000-$95,000 (dependent on experience)
- FREE accommodation
- FREE meals
- Immediate commencement available
- Opportunity for a partner to secure onsite employment
- Long-term opportunity

About the Role You'll be responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the business including:

- Leading the team across all areas of the operation
- Bar, food service, accommodation and retail oversight
- Guest services and accommodation reservations
- Staff recruitment, training and rostering




- Stock control, ordering and fuel management
- Daily banking and reconciliations
- Maintaining presentation standards throughout the property
- Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, food safety and Workplace Health & Safety requirements
- Reporting directly to ownership

This is not a role where you'll simply supervise from a distance. You'll be expected to work alongside your team and assist wherever required. About You To be successful you'll ideally have:

- Previous experience managing a remote roadhouse, country hotel or similar hospitality operation
- A proven ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
- Solid leadership and people management skills
- Experience managing accommodation, food & beverage and retail operations
- Current RSA
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Current manual driver's licence and own reliable vehicle
- Positive computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Cooking or food service experience would be highly regarded

Please Note This role requires previous remote hospitality management experience.

If you're looking for a genuine outback management chance where you'll have autonomy, variety and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

📌 Roadhouse Manager-Northern Territory (Darwin)
🏢 MLKA Hospitality Recruitment
📍 Darwin