Hunt Hospitality

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WHERE VENUES ARE HUMANISED, COMMUNITIES ARE OPTIMISED, AND GROWTH & INNOVATION ARE PRIORITISED With hospitality management in his genes, Stephen Hunt has established a private equity firm with six venues and 250 employees, where entrepreneurs and local businesses are effectively blended. Savvy at executing multimillion-dollar deals, including product/service innovations and property acquisitions, Stephen’s Hunt Hospitality has evolved into a capital investment, local grassroots powerhouse. Providing employment and entrepreneur opportunities focused on establishing fun and attractive local entertainment and investment offerings, the current portfolio includes: Kent Hotel Duke of Wellington Lakeside Village Terrace Oceanview Hotel Seabreeze Hotel Finnian’s Tavern Recalling pub tradition ‘with a twist’, some of Hunt Hospitality’s standout hospitality management and other business offerings include: localised food, beverages and entertainment commercial partnerships (incl. high-end investors) grassroots sponsorships (incl. sport and arts) family-oriented, people-come-first workplaces fundraising and other community contributions private equity and entrepreneur opportunities Fully compliant including with local liquor accords, recognition of Hunt Hospitality’s private equity entrepreneurship and sense of community includes: Variety Platinum Sponsor Award (2019) Excellence in Customer Service Nomination (2015) Excellence in Business Nomination (2015) Business Leader of the Year Nomination (2015) 11 x AHA Awards for Excellence Nominations (2016) More personally, its support of local business and community endeavours has been recognised as: “Making a significant contribution to the arts and cultural life” (Melinda McMillan, Newcastle ArtSpace) “Allowing connection with a wider community” (Ray Milton, Bay Rugby Club) “Valued part of the wider community” (Jason Bourke, Variety – Children’s Charity)