Grovedale Hotel
    (5 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Pubs, Bars & Clubs

    Primary location

    TORQUAY RD, 236 3216 GROVEDALE Australia
    The hotel is owned and run by the Taylor family, who have a long history in the hospitality industry owning venues in Victoria and South Australia since the 1970s. The family’s experience spans three generations of Taylors. And the current manager, Joel Taylor, is working on the fourth generation as we speak. Joel and his father John have run The Grovedale Hotel since 2006 and have significantly invested in the full refurbishing of the venue.HERE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITYThe Taylor’s are proudly local. Through the hotel, the family sponsors local sports clubs, charities, events and social initiatives. They recognize that their success comes through being part of a successful community. For more than 45 years the Taylor’s have been through the trials and tribulations side-by-side with the broader Geelong community taking the up’s with the down’s. It’s the reason why they love what they do – the ability to serve the community everyday.SLEEVES-UP FAMILY OWNERS WHO CAREOn a day-to-day basis you’ll find the owners Joel and John ‘on the ground’ talking to patrons, most of who they know by name, pulling beers and liaising with staff. And when they are not doing that they are beavering away in the back room coming up with ideas of how they can make your experience better every day.STAFF WITH GOOD OLD-FASHIONED MANNERS AND A SMILE TO BOOTThe first thing you’ll notice when you walk in to the hotel is the welcoming and down-to-earth staff. It’s something that everybody who works at the venue prides themselves on. Whether it’s a “hi” as you walk in, a cheeky joke while you’re getting your beverage poured, or going the extra mile to make sure you have a great experience, our staff are here to help.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

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    What’s it like working at Grovedale Hotel?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees at Grovedale Hotel praised the team environment, with colleagues who pulled together and an approachable management style. The training standards were high, and the work environment was often described as fun. However, the hospitality nature of the business meant long hours were sometimes required. The fast pace, particularly in the kitchen during busy periods, could also be challenging. Additionally, one reviewer felt cleanliness standards were not consistently met.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Manager
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Loved my time there.
    The good thingsThe team was great - from ownership all the way down.
    The challengesLong hours sometimes, but to be expected at a busy pub.
    5.0
    Bar Tender
    Nov 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Couldn’t get much better than working at the grovedale hotel.
    The good thingsLoved it all, going to work was great! Only left because when I got a full time job was told I had to resign from the hotel :(
    The challengesWhen it was busy and I highpace stuff started! That was fun!
    3.0
    Chef de Partie
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Average day of work, not much professional
    The good thingsWas near me, could talk straight to manager
    The challengesoverall cleaning is bad, standards not usually met
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