About the business and the role
Porters Plainland Hotel is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to head up the hotel's extensive retail operations. The hotel has a large drive through bottleshop, a detached bottleshop at Plainland Plaza as well as a successful online store.
The retail business runs alongside a successful hotel which currently employs over 120 people and has been independently run by the Porter family for almost 80 years. Plainland is a fast-growing area in the Lockyer Valley located 45 minutes from Toowoomba and 1 hour from the western suburbs of Brisbane. This position would be suitable for an experienced Retail Manager looking for a tree change.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee all aspects of retail operations across two stores
* Lead, train and motivate a team to deliver outstanding service
* Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, stock control and stocktakes
* Create and manage staff rosters
* Ensure compliance with liquor licensing regulations
* Maintain clean, well-presented displays and ensure stock levels are optimised
* Work closely with the management team to drive promotions and sales performance
* Ensuring that the business is meeting all of our buying group's, Bottlemart, criteria and that promotional plans are followed
* Building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience as a Retail or Bottleshop Manager (essential)
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Strong organisational and time management abilities
* Knowledge of stock control, ordering systems and POS software (iControl)
* Ability to work across a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays
* RSA Certificate and current QLD driver's licence
* A forklift licence is beneficial but not essential
Why join Porters?
* Be part of a respected, family-owned business
* Work with an award-winning team, voted Best Regional Hotel at the 2025 Queensland Hotels Association Awards of Excellence
* Enjoy the lifestyle of the Lockyer Valley with easy access to Brisbane and Toowoomba
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If you're an experienced Retail professional ready to lead a dynamic retail team, we'd love to hear from you.