- Unique opportunity to step in and operate your own business with minimal outlay
- Utilise the facilities of a fully equipped café/restaurant
- Support and mentoring from hospitality entrepreneurs
- Prime location in the heart of Gladstone
- Revenue-share arrangement
Are you an experienced individual or couple in the hospitality industry seeking an exciting business opportunity? Look no further! We have a unique proposition for you to run a business out of our existing café/restaurant premises when The Cotton Mill is closed - during the afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Opportunity: Hospitality Business Opportunity
Location: Central Gladstone
Venue Available Hours: Weekday afternoons/evenings (after lunchtime from 2.30pm onwards) and any time at Weekends

Owners: Gary and Nikki Warburton
About Us:
The Cotton Mill is a family owned and operated business which has been successfully running in the heart of Gladstone for over 14 years.
We pride ourselves on quality home-cooked food and exceptional customer service.
As The Cotton Mill operates from the early morning, through to the early afternoon, there is a strong opportunity for another business to work with us, by utilising our premises and facilities, in a sought-after location. Our goal is to collaborate with an experienced couple or individual, to establish and run a business with solid support from experienced hospitality entrepreneurs, on a revenue-share arrangement.
The Opportunity:
- Establish and Manage the operations of a suitable hospitality business in the available time slots (when The Cotton Mill is closed)
- Utilising the fully equipped premises and facilities, to offer services such as a cafe, restaurant, milkshake or burger bar, or maybe something else a bit different!
- Coordinating with Door Dash or similar delivery services to provide a convenient delivery option
- Preparing and serving high-quality food and beverages
- Providing excellent customer service to ensure strong reputation
- Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations
Benefits:
- Opportunity to step into a fully equipped business in a prime location without the upfront costs of leases, equipment and stock
- Support and mentorship from the current successful business owners
- Uncapped revenue share arrangement to reward success
- Potential for growth/expansion in the future and business succession opportunity
About You:
- Prior experience in the hospitality and catering industry is essential
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to work independently and run all aspects of day to day operations and marketing
If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and ready to take on a new and exciting challenge, we invite expressions of interest from qualified individuals or couples. This is a very rare opportunity to join a well-established business with the support and guidance necessary to succeed.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
We look forward to hearing from you and potentially working together to create a thriving hospitality business in our prime central location.
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Contact Tim O’Brien on 0473 570023 to discuss, or email tim@jobskillsnetwork.com for more details.