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Licensee / 2IC / Duty Manager at Edinburgh Castle

Start: ASAP Where: Sydney, NSW Type: Full time Pay: On application

JOB DESCRIPTION

LICENSEE / 2IC / DUTY MANAGER - Upmarket Pub CBD 
 

Immediate Start Available

With multiple venues in our upmarket boutique pub group, we’re on the hunt for experienced leaders to join our senior operations team across several key roles:

Venue Licensee (Full Venue Responsibility)

Second-in-Charge (2IC) – Strong Operational Focus

Duty Manager – Frontline Leadership Roles

If you're passionate about pubs, people, and delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We're Looking For -

These roles suit hospitality professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and know how to lead by example. You’ll be hands-on, solutions-focused, and ready to take the reins, whether running a shift or managing an entire venue.

Role Requirements (varying by position level) -

  • Previous experience in pubs in Sydney (equivalent to the role you are applying for)

  • Solid background in food, beverage, gaming, TAB and functions

  • Strong understanding of NSW liquor and gaming compliance

  • Demonstrated financial and operational acumen (including wage control, stock, and supplier management)

  • Proven ability to train, roster (Deputy), lead and mentor a team

  • Hands-on experience with POS (Bepoz), reporting, and daily cash handling

  • A commitment to compliance, maintenance and policy adherence

  • Ability to build community rapport and deliver outstanding customer service

  • Full availability to work across rotating rosters including weekends and evenings

  • Full working rights in Australia

 Ideal Traits -

  • Mature, proactive, initiative, and accountable

  • Calm under pressure, fast on your feet

  • Strong communicator and team player

  • Takes pride in presentation and professionalism

  • Passionate about great service, quality products, and genuine hospitality

  • Tech-savvy with a can-do attitude

  • Solid product knowledge – especially around craft beer, wine, and spirits

If you're ready for your next leadership move and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with a resume and cover letter clearly stating which role you are applying for – Licensee, 2IC or Duty Manager.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. National Police Check and references from previous hospitality management roles required.


RECOMMENDED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager
Duty Manager
Venue Manager

Please note: You should have a minimum up to 2 years previous experience in the above or similar roles.


REQUIREMENTS

- RSA 
- ARCG
- TAB 
- Food Handler Basics Certificate 
- Full availability to work across rotating rosters including weekends, weekdays, days and evenings
- 2 years minimum in a similar role



Interview required