Satire sells for Tasmanian pub looking for staff
Satire sells. Well, it certainly sells when used to attract job applicants.
The satire theory was proved correct when a pub in rural Tasmania adopted a ‘Pythonesque’ approach to its job search.
The Weldborough hotel was bombarded with applicants after posting the ad on its Facebook page.
It read: “We are looking for high achievers who have proven experience in a high-pressure environment, ideally with references from Gordon Ramsay or Heston Bloomenthal [sic]. Actually, who are we kidding? We are desperate for staff.”
“Police record? Who cares. Drug habit? Join the club. Alcoholic? Don’t get me started.
“If I can’t find anyone before Xmas, I won’t have a business after Xmas.”
The post has now been taken down but garnered over 250 comments in two days.
The pub is looking for kitchen and front-of-house staff.
By Monday, it had noted on Facebook that it had made five job offers and had a crew of 10 staff to carry it through the summer season.
The good news for locals is that it will remain open during Christmas.
“It has been, frankly, humbling to see how quickly people were prepared to reach out and offer help. There are some very good people in this world,” the hotel said in a post.
“To the people that told me the post was unprofessional and a bad look, I will take that feedback and raise you the 5 new staff. Better yet: come to the pub and experience the service and the food and then call us unprofessional.”
Staff shortages are rife in the area. However, Weldborough management is happy to help.
“To the people that have sent resumes and made phone calls, we can’t thank you enough for your interest. Given that you were prepared to reach out to us, we will do what we can to forward good people on to other venues in the area.”
The heritage-listed hotel services a town of just 22 people.
Jonathan Jackson, 29th November 2023
