Job Description

General Manager — Blue Gums Hotel, Fairview Park

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Open Pantry Co. is partnering with Blue Gums Hotel, Fairview Park to appoint their next General Manager, an experienced operator to lead one of the region's true large-format pub venues.

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The venue

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Blue Gums Hotel brings a outstanding deal together under one roof: a bistro seating more than 150, an alfresco area for another 50, a 30+machine gaming room, a sports bar seating 70 to 80, a Thirsty Camel drive-thru, and seven accommodation rooms. It's a substantial, multi-faceted operation, run by a settled team of 30 to 35.

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The role

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Reporting to the SA Operations Manager, you will hold full accountability for the venue's day-to-day operation and performance. You will have a capable 2IC, you will oversee the bistro and you will lead an established management team across kitchen, retail, and gaming. Your priority will be to steady and strengthen a team already in valuable shape, build a positive and lasting culture,



and drive the venue forward across each of its revenue streams.

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What we're looking for

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This is a role for a proven large-format General Manager, a hands-on leader with genuine depth across gaming and food and beverage operations, and real skill in developing and retaining a team.

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Blue Gums rewards an operator who is resourceful and composed, and who builds the kind of loyalty that keeps a venue well-staffed and steady. You will bring structure, energy and a clear growth mindset.

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What's on offer

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Base salary of $100,000 to $110,000 plus super, with a phone allowance and performance incentives anticipated
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A comprehensive head-office induction, a thorough handover, and dedicated work health and safety support
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Regular in office support from the Operations Manager through your first month
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An early October start, with some flexibility for the right person
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📌 General Manager South Australia
🏢 Open Pantry
📍 Australia