Publican - The Esplanade

Publican (Venue Manager) | THE ESPLANADE

Lead South Australia’s next flagship beachfront venue

Salary: $120,000 + superannuation + bonus

A landmark is rising on the Brighton foreshore.

Undergoing extensive renovations, The Esplanade at Brighton is set to become South Australia’s flagship hospitality destination, a premium beachfront venue encompassing accommodation, multiple bars, a high-quality bistro offering, and state-of-the-art gaming facilities. Designed to deliver an elevated yet authentic pub experience, this venue will set a new benchmark for coastal hospitality in SA.

We're not just looking for a Venue Manager, we're on the hunt for a REAL Publican to lead the team at The Esplanade - someone who lives and breathes hospitality, leads from the front, and brings locals together by creating pub experiences they love.

This isn't a maintenance role; it is a build, shape, and lead opportunity. The successful candidate will be onboarded before reopening and will play a pivotal role in the planning, team building, operational setup, execution of the grand opening and beyond, establishing The Esplanade as the premier coastal destination in the state.

Why This Role is Different:

• Flagship venue in South Australia
• Prime beachfront location in Brighton
• Full operational scope: Accommodation, Bars, Bistro & Gaming
• True ownership of performance and culture
• Rare opportunity to shape a venue before it opens
• Career-defining leadership opportunity

A day in the life of a Publican:

As Publican, you will have full accountability for the financial and operational success of the venue. You will be hands-on, visible, and deeply embedded in the day-to-day operation while maintaining strategic oversight of performance, culture, and growth.

• You know the locals by name, they reckon you’re one of their own, all while keeping a sharp eye on the P&L.
• You run the place like it’s your own modern-day home, keeping things safe, smooth, and compliant.
• You're the pillar of the local community and the driving force behind a high-performing team.
• You put out fires before anyone even notices there was smoke.
• You bring the vibe, the service, and the smiles – every shift, every day.

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 already know if this is for you. You’ve got the experience, the presence, and the pride it takes to own a pub like it’s been yours forever. You're not just running a venue - you're living the Publican life.

• Hold current industry RSA, RSG and RP badge qualifications as per SA state requirements

This is a high-impact role for a leader who wants to build something significant, not just manage it.

If you are ready to lead South Australia’s premier beachfront pub and create a venue that sets the standard for the state, we want 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, not to mention discounts from Woolworths 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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