Job Description: GENERAL MANAGER
Eagle Bay Brewing Co is a family-owned and operated business which includes a microbrewery, wine production, cellar/brewery door and busy 250 seat family restaurant, located on Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay (5 minutes drive from Dunsborough).Â
At Eagle Bay Brewing Co, we make our own beer, wine and cider, which is available at our Eagle Bay venue and through wholesale distribution.
Eagle Bay Brewing Co is essentially two businesses; a restaurant and cellar/brewery door (retail business) and a production brewery (wholesale business). At present, these two business areas share business support services such as administration, marketing and accounts.
As General Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing the management of the retail business and shared business services, reporting to, and acting on behalf of the Eagle Bay Brewing Co Board of Directors. You would also have a strategic role in the wholesale business as part of the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow the profit of the business on a sustainable basis.
- Progress continual improvement in restaurant and brewery offering.
- Improve efficiencies in the business including cost management.
- Communicate and report on the business performance to the Board of Directors.
- Make timely decisions, which are in the best interests of the business, on behalf of the Directors on a day-to-day basis.
- Coach staff to ensure they reach their full potential.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist with the cost-benefit analysis and project management of any new projects.
- Provide strategic input to the manufacturing and wholesale business.
- Provide direction in marketing and administration.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and strategic partners.
- Oversee the management of employee relations, including the appointment of key positions.
- Develop, revise and / or implement new policies and procedures.
- Manage the business within the regulatory environment.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong business acumen.
- Management experience.
- Highly ethical.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Able to encourage a positive, harmonious, supportive and productive working environment.
- Prepared to be hands on.
- Excellent people skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Open and honest communication skills.
- A knowledge of the hospitality industry would be preferential, but not essential.
Summary Employment Terms
- Full-time or permanent part-time salaried position (subject to a 3 month probationary period).
- Must be an Australian resident to apply.
- Preferred start date is approximately February or March 2014.
- Hours are negotiable, likely to be within normal office hours (Monday to Friday).
Closing date for applications is 7 February 2014, however Eagle Bay Brewing Co reserves the right to contact and interview any candidates prior to close of applications.
Application Process
- Please include a current CV (with referees)
Please briefly address the following selection criteria in your cover letter:
Your connection to the area – Eagle Bay Brewing Co is unlikely to consider relocating an applicant from elsewhere in the country; preference will be given to those candidates with an established connection to the area, or an independent desire to move to the area without relocation assistance.
Proven leadership skills and team skills â This position requires a candidate with the ability to lead others fairly, equitably and ethically. The successful candidate will join and lead an established team of motivated individuals. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability gain the respect of others to enable the team to reach its full potential working together.
Strong financial acumen â This position requires a thorough understanding of the financial drivers of small business with high wage costs, preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated and measurable ability to increase profits sustainably through cost management.
Email applications to astrid@eaglebaybrewing.com.au.
