Bracken Ridge Tavern
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    Work/Life balance
    3.3(14 ratings)
    Career development
    3.8(14 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.5(14 ratings)
    Management
    3.6(14 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.6(14 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.9(14 ratings)
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    2.0
    Kitchen Crew
    Jan 2026
    Bracken Ridge QLD 4017Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Disappointing , inexperienced and disorganised management roles
    The good thingsNeat and tidy facilities
    The challengesEthical work place culture improvement and value of staff. Honesty during hiring processes. Positive transparent communications of staff expectations. More professional refinement of hospitality processes and procedure.
    5.0
    Bartender
    Oct 2024
    Bracken Ridge QLD 4017Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A business that cares and great place to be supported and work.
    The good thingsManagement are really down to earth and care about the customers and staff. Customers are lovely and food quality to amazing. Very flexible with commitments.
    The challengesIt can get very busy and the tavern has high standards from staff, but this is not necessarily a negative - more a proud family owned business.
    5.0
    Worker
    Jul 2024
    Bracken Ridge QLD 4017Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was a great experience where I learnt so many things that I’ll never forget
    The good thingsWith being a family run business, I felt like apart of the family. They are very understanding of uni/school commitments and are happy to discuss hours that work with you. It is a very fun work environment with some awesome staff there too. The venue has many different working environments and I loved the different challenges that the different environments gave me. Also have to mention the delicious food.
    The challengesOnly challenging thing I can say is that there are late nights and you can be kept back a few hours despite what your roster says but that is hospitality and how it can be when it’s a customer based environment.
    1.0
    Worker
    Feb 2024
    Bracken Ridge QLD 4017
    Very low morale and the staff are miserable. I wouldn't recommend working here.
    The good thingsAlways clean and tidy. The staff room is one of the best I've seen!
    The challengesthe lack of deference towards staff from upper management. The reduction in pay starting in 2024. ZERO work life balance. I've seen reduced hours to those that argued for balance.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    Oct 2023
    Brisbane QLD 40005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    With over 6 years experience at The BRT, I've been able to experience many opportunities in different departments and on different levels whilst receiving strong guidance and encouragement from Management and Team Members.
    The good thingsStrong and positive Team culture and environment. Company size and structure flexibility enables staff to work in multiple departments if they wish once trained.
    The challengesMulti faceted Entertainment Business is always naturally evolving to meet the demands of the community and changing times. The challenge is to stay up date with all changes that occur within the Venue and continue to train/alert staff accordingly.
    5.0
    Bottle Shop Attendant
    Oct 2023
    Bracken Ridge QLD 40177 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    A part of the family!
    The good thingsGood work/life balance. Great mates. A sense of accomplishment when the day is done. Working for this family business, you are a part of the family.
    The challengesSome people might be challenged by the expectation that you have to think for yourself and often work autonomously. Support is there when needed, but this isn't one on the big chains where everything is spoon fed to you.
    2.0
    Barista/Bartender/Waitress
    Jun 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A rollercoaster from start to finish.
    The good thingsThe regular customers were always nice and you could keep any tips they gave you, to yourself.
    The challengesManagement weren't very accomadating, especially those who studied.
    5.0
    Executive Chef
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Work and life balance. Gives freedom to be creative and be appreciative.
    The good thingsFantastic owners. Treated like family.
    The challengesGetting the right employees.
    5.0
    Restaurant and Cafe Attendant
    Oct 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Lovely environment with a diverse range of opportunities
    The good thingsLoved the diverse opportunities available in one place. My fellow coworkers always made the job interesting and it allowed me to build lots of relationships with local customers. I definitely have learnt many valuable skills since working at the Tavern that could allow me to explore a number of industries and careers if I chose to. The pay for a hospitality worker was quite fair as well.
    The challengesIt definitely is a fast paced and high intensity environment but it allowed me to develop the skills and qualities needed to be able to work in such an environment.
    5.0
    Management
    Oct 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging but satisfying.
    The good thingsThe variety in everyday operations was great. Quite a fast paced work environment and I never felt bored or stagnant.
    The challengesBit of a beneficial skill to develop but the abilities to work with such a wide range of personalities. Suppliers and customers constantly needing varied approaches to achieve desired results always kept you learning.
    5.0
    Human Resources Consultant
    Oct 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Supportive family organisation
    The good thingsGreat family atmosphere
    The challengesLarge organisation lots of different opportunities
    1.0
    Bartender
    Sep 2019
    former employee
    Tense and depressing. Had about 8 people cry while there
    The good thingsSome cool people Salary
    The challengesManagement are so ridiculously rude No discounts
    1.0
    Casual Employee
    Oct 2017
    Worst job I've ever had, worst place/people I've ever worked for.
    The good thingsHonestly, not a lot.
    The challengesThe difficulties were the long hours, late nights, early mornings, and no proper breaks.
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Bar/gaming attendant
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good place to work but could be a better pay structure
    The good thingsGreat atmosphere and great clientele
    The challengesNo working benefits or compromise for employees
    1 person found this helpful
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