2024 Employment Opportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM

We’re always on the hunt for great talent to join our team.

Restaurant manager

Do you have a professional and positive energy? 
Are you driven by high standards of customer service and thrive on seeing satisfied patrons?
Do you embody a clear sense of hands on leadership with brilliant communication skills for team work collaboration and motivating others?
Do you possess confidence, drive and the enthusiasm to grab an opportunity to take a much loved and established restaurant to the next level?
Are you excited by the prospect of serving great food as well as creating an amazing wine list using the Canberra wine region’s growing reputation of quality wine?

If you answered yes to the above questions. The George Bar and Dining is looking for a new hospitality hero and it might just be you!
 

Restaurant Features:

Beautiful 110 seat restaurant set around a feature fireplace with comfy Chesterfield seating area.
Beer garden with children’s play area.
Main street frontage in the heart of town.
Restaurant bar showcasing the best in local wine and Australian craft beer.

 

Restaurant Manager Key Skills And Requirements:

Previous experience in restaurant management within quality dining room & bar service.
Ability to create and foster great customer relationships.
Wine and beverage knowledge and service.
Staff rostering, training and hands on team supervision.
An understanding of OH&S requirements and compliance.
Ability to be pro-active and self-sufficient. The role will have a good deal of autonomy.
Strong marketing skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
Management of restaurant bookings and function enquiries though multiple booking streams.
Skilled in relevant financial management IE: Labour, gross profits, COGS, stock rotation and management.

This is a full-time management position reporting and working closely with the General Manager. As a family run business, we value and reward hard work, going the extra mile, positivity, flexibility and creativity.


Benefits & perks:

  • Staff meal and free tea & coffee while on shift 

  • Free parking 

  • Career progression & development

  • Rapidly growing company where your input is encouraged

 

About us:

The George Bar & Dining is an integral part of the Lake George Hotel. An established family run business located in the heart of the beautiful town of Bungendore only 25 minutes from Canberra. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner service five days a week Wednesday - Sunday as well as most NSW  public holidays.


If you would like to discuss the position further please call Laz on: 0492892940 or to apply email laz@lakegeorgehotel.com.au with your resume and cover letter.
 

Salary: $75,000 PA + Super

We are recognized by the Australian Government as an Accredited Sponsor. Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to Australian employers that possess a significant, regular and ongoing need to sponsor/nominate overseas workers under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) (TSS) visa. Applications lodged by Accredited Sponsors receive privileged treatment by the Department of Immigration, resulting in faster turn-around times. Only applicants that have the right to work in Australia need apply.


CHEFS & COOKS

We have multiple job vacancies available in our kitchen.

1x HEAD CHEF 1x SOUS CHEF 1xSENIOR CDP 3xCDP 3xCOOK

Are you excited by using fresh, local produce and products? Thrive on working within a team environment.Want to meet the high expectations of your employers, customers and clients? Are challenged and excited by using seasonal and regional produce, creating new and inspiring dishes! Thrive under pressure! Being able to work unsupervised and still produce consistent, high quality food is a must.

As a member of our kitchen team you will report directly to the head chef and work within a tight knit and established team where you will assist in all aspects of food preparation and service. You will be expected to maintain the highest of standards in food quality, hygiene, preparation and presentation.

As a business we are keen to further promote the use of locally sourced and seasonal produce. Applicants should be confident in their ability to produce high quality food and will be given the opportunity showcase this through an ever-evolving menu and specials board.The George Bar & Dining prides itself in serving quality craft beer, impressive locally produced wine, stylish and modern food, within with a warm friendly and relaxed environment. It is imperative our new team members subscribe to this ethos.

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000. Salary dependant on qualification & skillset

Be available to start ASAP

https://www.lakegeorgehotel.com.au/join-our-team

We are recognized by the Australian Government as an Accredited Sponsor. Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to Australian employers that possess a significant, regular and ongoing need to sponsor/nominate overseas workers under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) (TSS) visa. Applications lodged by Accredited Sponsors receive privileged treatment by the Department of Immigration, resulting in faster turn-around times. Only applicants that have the right to work in Australia need apply.

Bar and Wait Staff

We are actively seeking candidates for the following roles:

  • Bartenders

  • Wait staff

If you're energetic, positive, a team player and thrive in a fast paced environment, then we want to hear from you! The Lake George Hotel is a long established family run business located in the rural township of Bungendore less than 30 minutes from Canberra CBD & only 15 mins from Queanbeyan. We are young energetic team who have a good time while working hard. Previous bar experience is preferred but not essential for a standout candidate. We offer AHA wages with penalty rates on weekends & public holidays.

What were looking for:

  • Big, bubbly & bright personality

  • A fun, vibrant & energetic attitude towards work

  • Can do attitude - No job too big

  • Ability to work with a wide range of people and clientele

  • Punctual - with good time management skills!

  • Able to work evenings & weekends

  • A team player - who enjoys the odd individual challenge

  • Able to have a laugh while on shift

  • Customer service orientated, able to provide that WOW factor to our clientele

  • Hold or willing to obtain New South Wales Responsible Service Of Alcohol & Responsible Conduct Of Gaming Certificates

  • Current Australian drivers License

  • Be available to start ASAP

    We pay hospitality Industry (General) Award wages
    If you want to join an awesome team please apply today. We look forward to hearing from you :-) 

    Email: laz@lakegeorgehotel.com.au with the subject line: Bar & Wait Staff

Cook

We are looking for quality and talented Cooks to join the team on a full-time basis, as a Cook at Lake George Hotel / George Bar & dining, you will need the following experience and attributes:

  • 2+ years relevant experience in the industry

  • Food preparation, cooking and seasonal knowledge

  • Worked in a quality restaurant, pub, café or hotel

  • Good knife skills and a desire to learn

  • A Good understanding of HACCP and hygiene practices

  • Good communication skills, attitude and be a team player

  • Be available to start ASAP

    We pay hospitality Industry (General) Award wages

    Email: laz@lakegeorgehotel.com.au with the subject line: Application Cook

We are recognised by the Australian Government as an Accredited Sponsor. Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to Australian employers that possess a significant, regular and ongoing need to sponsor/nominate overseas workers under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) (TSS) visa. Applications lodged by Accredited Sponsors receive privileged treatment by the Department of Immigration, resulting in faster turn-around times. Only applicants that have the right to work in Australia need apply.