Assistant Manager - Woree Tavern

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Seeking an authentic hospitality pro who loves pub culture, Woree Tavern needs a hands-on Assistant Manager to lead a loyal local crowd, run bar service, Keno and TAB, and manage a busy gaming room in a traditional pub setting with no kitchen duties. You’ll be the face of the pub when the Publican is away, handle issues before they escalate, and coach a team of hospo legends. Essential: RSA/RSG, RMLV and Approved Manager Licence, plus the ability to perform physical tasks. To apply, tailor your CV to show frontline leadership, community engagement, reliable shift management, and experience with gaming and safety; note willingness for employee due diligence checks. Benefits include career growth, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.

Job Description

Assistant Manager | Woree Tavern

Are you a true hospitality professional who loves authentic pub culture, commands the bar with warmth and presence, and knows how to look after a loyal community of regulars? The Woree Tavern is searching for a hands-on, floor-owning Assistant Manager to join the family and help run one of Cairns’ most iconic local watering holes.

This is a pure, traditional pub operation, there's no bistro or kitchen trade to juggle here. Our entire focus is centered squarely on delivering great bar service, managing an active Keno and TAB offering, and running a top-tier gaming room. With generations of local families calling "The Woree" their home pub, we need a leader who brings genuine heart, sharp operational standards, and a passion for keeping local heritage alive on every single shift.

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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