WARATAH HOTEL GROUP
WARATAH HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Waratah Hotel Management is a privately-owned company that manages the daily operations of a portfolio of pub and accommodation venues including those owned by Waratah Hotel Group.
Meet the Team
Group Leadership
Waratah Hotel Management’s leadership team brings together extensive experience across hotel operations, business systems, marketing and hospitality-focused creative services.
Further information about Waratah Hotel Management’s relationship with Waratah Hotel Group in its capacity as Asset Manager is available through the Group’s governing documents.
Operational Leadership
Waratah Hotel Management Team
Darren Baker
Darren has more than 30 years of experience owning and operating small businesses and hotels.
He was a director and responsible manager of Tankstream Funds Management Limited from the inception of the Tankstream Pub and Leisure Fund, as Waratah Hotel Group was then known.
Darren is experienced across all aspects of hotel operation. His primary areas of responsibility include investment fund management and hotel portfolio management.
David Male
David has extensive hands-on experience in information systems, information technology and hotel operations.
Over the past 12 years, he has overseen the architecture and implementation of operational and business support systems for hotels managed by Waratah Hotel Management, including Waratah Hotel Group.
His detailed knowledge of areas such as stock control and pricing has helped improve margins, reduce wastage and increase venue profitability.
James Templeman
James is an accomplished marketing professional with 16 years of experience specialising in innovative multi-channel marketing campaigns.
He combines direct response, offline and digital marketing expertise to deliver effective brand and performance-led solutions.
His background in food and beverage operations across venues in the United Kingdom and Australia gives him a practical understanding of hospitality customers, venue operations and commercial performance.
Dean Sutherland
Following a distinguished career in the music industry, Dean pursued his passion for design, trained with Meso Creative in Sydney and founded On Tap Design as Creative Director.
Focusing on the specialist needs of the hospitality industry, he has worked with leading hospitality businesses including Riversdale, Redcape and Taphouse groups.
Dean’s understanding of fast, cost-effective and creative marketing campaigns helps provide Waratah Hotel Management with a distinctive and consistent visual presence.