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Henry's Bridge Hotel

The Bridge Hotel was built in 1859 by Henry Hopwood, an ex-convict and one of Echuca’s most enterprising characters from early colonial days. In 1850 Henry bought a small punt, which operated across the Murray River near the Campaspe Junction. Originally known as “Hopwood’s Ferry” the name was changed to Echuca as the town grew. Henry worked to establish a town, which eventually had a major influence on the development of the great inland river system. He built the Bridge Hotel in 1859 and helped found the Riverine Herald in 1863. When he died in 1869 he left a thriving town where nothing existed 16 years earlier.

Skills You Might Learn

• Decision making
• Working in a team and independently
• Working with people of all different abilities and backgrounds
• Working with new technology and software
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Basic food handling and knife skills

Typical Tasks & Duties

Student tasks may include but are not limited to:
• Ensure friendly & professional customer service at all times
• Setup and mise en place of kitchen
• Communicate and liaise with team members
• Food preparation as instructed
• Follow hygienic food and beverage handling procedures
• Provide general assistance in cleaning, as directed
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Able to work a flexible roster including morning, mid or afternoon where necessary
• Work according to policies and procedures

Student Requirements

• Suitable for VCE or VCAL student as only one day out of school a week. Applicants from year 10 and 11 welcome to apply.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Motivated and organised
• Ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Responsible, supportive and caring attitude
• Good people skills
• Accommodating to different personalities and abilities

Dress Requirements

Uniform provided. Must have close toed shoes

Special Transport Requirements

Local bus services available nearby.

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