Weldborough Hotel: Pub’s call for staff on Facebook explodes in popularity, applications

A less than conventional job ad from a pub in a tiny town in the state’s northeast has exploded on social media, after it was shared more than 1500 times. And the applications came just in time, according to its author. Here’s why.

The Weldborough Hotel.

A less than conventional job ad by a pub located in a tiny town in the state’s northeast has exploded in popularity, shared more than 1500 times and leading to an influx in applications.

The ad was published on the Facebook account of the Weldborough Hotel on November 25, and by November 27 it had gained almost 700 reactions and more than 1500 shares.

“We’re hiring,” the post read.

“We are looking for high achievers who have proven experience in a high pressure environment, ideally with references from Gordon Ramsay or Heston Blumenthal.

“Actually, who are we kidding? We are desperate for staff.”

The outside of the Weldborough Hotel. Picture: Facebook

“Police record? Who cares. Drug habit? Join the club. Alcoholic? Don’t get me started.”

The post outlined the vacant positions included kitchen and front of house staff, with the author expressing their desperate need for employees.

“If I can’t find anyone before [Christmas], I won’t have a business after [Christmas],” it read.

“Please apply ASAP.”

The post has since been deleted, but the hotel provided an update to their followers on Monday morning – saying it had been “humbling” to see so many people offer help.

“There are some very good people in this world. Actually, there are some amazingly caring people in this world. Thank you,” it read.

The Weldborough Hotel sign.

The update noted that five job offers to “a range of casual and potentially part time” staff had been made.

“We are in a town of 22 people, two hours from Launceston and four hours from Hobart. We now have a crew of 10 staff from the local area to carry us through the summer season.”

They shut down suggestions that the original post had been “unprofessional”.

“Having the opportunity to meet customers and share our love of Tasmania, the local area and the experience of travelling through the North East has been a joy,” they said.

“Rest assured, the pub will be remaining open after [Christmas] and we are all looking forward to continuing to provide great pub meals with friendly (professional) service for a while to come️.”

They said they would forward on some of the resumes received to other businesses in the area.

Originally published as Weldborough Hotel: Pub’s call for staff on Facebook explodes in popularity, applications