Assistant Manager - Smithfield Tavern

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Smithfield Tavern is seeking an assistant manager to run the floor at one of Tropical North Queensland’s busiest taverns. This hands-on, fast-paced role blends bistro dining, a high-tempo sports bar, and top-tier gaming, and needs a leader who can keep a large crew aligned while delivering gold-class hospitality every shift. You’ll be the face of the pub when the Publican is away, handle hiccups before they escalate, and support safe, smooth operations with energy and warmth. Essential requirements include RSA, RSG, RMLV and Approved Manager licenses, plus proven supervisory experience in bar, dining, or gaming. Expect physical duties and a vibrant pressure-filled environment; tailor your application with concrete leadership wins, local knowledge, and calm problem-solving. Benefits include career growth within ALH Hotels and Endeavour Group, exclusive discounts, wellbeing support, and due diligence checks.

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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