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)