Duty Manager - Central Hotel Port Douglas

The Central Hotel Port Douglas is one of Australia's most iconic pubs.  When people worldwide talk about Port Douglas, more often than not, our famous pub gets a mention.  

Located in Port's main street, Macrossan Street with a magnificent heritage Queenslander façade and huge tropical beer garden, the Central is a full offering pub with bars, gaming facilities and a well-loved pub bistro known for their emphasis on quality, fresh, local produce.  The Central is proud to present some of the best live music, big screen sport, trivia, bingo and movie nights.   

We are looking for a Duty Manager to join our professional and well established management team.  Reporting to the Hotel Manager, responsibilities will include:

* Staff Management:  managing, motivating and on-going training of bar, food and kitchen staff

* Customer Service:  superior customer service skills; acting as a meet and greet to all customers using our bar, food and gaming facilities

*Strong food and beverage knowledge and skill:  substantial experience in all aspects of beverage making and presentation (beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, coffees, juices, smoothies), bar set-up and cleanliness, and substantial experience with coordinating food floor staff and working harmoniously with the kitchen team

*  Ambience:  setting up of hotel for day and night trade to create an environnment that people want to be in and feel comfortable (e.g. furniture layout, light levels, music volume, fans/ac etc)

*  Administration:  cash/till handling including administering floats

*  Liaison/Coordinator of Entertainment & Security:  liaising with live entertainers and managing sport/events televised on big screen and liaising and assisting with security and crowd control

If you describe yourself as motivated, enthusiastic and have a keen eye for detail and like to lead by example, then we'd love to hear from you.

Must be available to work evenings.

Must have RSA and RCG. RMLV ideal.