Oaks Day at The Grand is coming back on Thursday 3rd of November from 12:30pm – 5:30pm!
After 2 years without our famous Ladies Day (due to restrictions), we are so excited to bring it back bigger and better this year!
Our ever so popular event will be held across our two function spaces upstairs, Riverview and Federation Rooms, and sure will be one to remember.
Click attending on our Facebook event now to be the first to see the latest information including ticket announcements, packages, entertainment, food and beverages, and so much more!
The Grand Hotel installed a BottleCyler machine to our venue mid-way through 2021 and the results are astonishing!
We are a staff comes first venue, with a strong community focus.
Since introducing the BottleCycler machine to our venue, we have proudly recycled over 7 tonnes of carbon dioxide, 28,438 litres of water and over 27 cubic metres of landfill saved! See further results below!
Seeing the team lift three-foot high garbage bins full of bottles into a dump master was an “accident waiting to happen” says Peter Appleby, General Manager. “Staff safety has improved without the need to be lifting heavy bottle bins into dump masters, eliminating the chance of injury,” Peter says. “But we have also reduced our co-mingled collections by 50 per cent, which has had a great impact on our bottom line with reduced waste costs from our removal company.”
Nelson Brash, an inspiring and proud Grand Team member, climbed to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro and took The Grand with him!
Nelson is valued by all fellow teammates at The Grand and represents what we are all about – a happy and proud environment.
When visiting The Grand you can find Nelson with an infectious smile greeting you at the front door, kindly taking your order at the bar or serving your delicious meal to your table.
We are all so proud of Nelson’s incredible achievement.
Read our motivating interview with Nelson below!
Nelson at Uhuru Peak on Mt Kilimanjaro proudly holding The Grand’s Logo
What inspired you to climb Mt Kilimanjaro?
I’ve always seen mountain climbing as a pinnacle of human achievement, something someone can always look back on to remind them what they’re made of. It’s a little bit of temporary discomfort for a lifetime of good memories and satisfaction. Ever since I saw Everest (2015) I’ve always wanted to be the one to grace the skies. I’m inspired to adventure far beyond shores in this life and I believe mountains are the greatest medium for self-discovery.
How did your colleagues with the Grand Team help you to achieve your goal?
Firstly my colleagues were always very kind and accommodating to me from the get-go, fostering within me a great sense of belonging and purpose at work. They were encouraging of my adventures and when times were tough on Kilimanjaro I often thought about them, imagining them all in my corner which for sure helped me push on through pain. I knew that when i came back to Melbourne an amazing working environment lay in wait for me, and this notion offered me sustained positivity on the trip. When my proper consciousness eluded me on the mountain my memories of the Grand’s great workplace never did. I think when you feel as close as I do to the Grand Team, you can find the motivation to do anything for we all bring each other higher.
What does being a part of the Grand Team mean to you?
It’s definitely a privilege for me to be working at the grand. It might sound funny, but it is an honour in many ways. I haven’t worked too long in hospitality and suddenly I’ve found myself working at one of the best pubs in Melbourne- one nominated for all sorts of awards every year- and I feel very grateful to be fair. The grand team is made up of very unique, talented and dynamic individuals and it means being part of a tight-knit group which exists purely for positive reasons. We bring members of the public together and offer invaluable pastimes and at the same time all our staff find enjoyment In themselves on the job everyday ❤️🩹😀. I feel like, for example on Saturday nights when everyone comes to the Grand with their mates, those behind the bar and the registers have done so too. After all, the Grand means belongingness.
What do you hope to achieve next?
I’m going to climb either Mont Blanc (4809m) in the French Alps or hike Everest base camp next. Whichever I do next I’m going to do it with my brother Kane, who has worked at the Grand since February 2021. Hoping to scratch another one of the seven summits off my list before too long, too 😉.
Comment:
I’m not a man of religion, but this bible verse often rang true for me on the mountain. The Grand itself may be quintessentially expressed here:
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”. (Psalm 23:4).
Photos of Nelson’s amazing achievement can be found below.
Do you want to meet more of our Grand Team? CLICK HERE!
*Please note if your selected date and time does not appear, our bookable tables are fully booked however we are still accepting walk ins with 150+ seats allocated to walk ins only!
The Warrandyte Diary interviewed our Grand Team and General Manager, Peter Appleby, for their June edition after our recent award success!
We are incredibly proud to represent the Warrandyte community and take home two prestigious awards at the recent Australian Hotel Association Victoria State Awards for Excellence:
Best Outdoor Experience in Metro Vic
Local Legend – Peter Appleby
Read the online article HERE or read the newspaper article below.
Thank you for your ongoing support Warrandyte, we couldn’t do it without you!
Are you free Tuesday 14th of June? The Mens Table is celebrating Men’s Health Week with us at The Grand!
Everyone is welcome, not just men!
The Men’s Table is a safe place to share & be heard in a confidential & non-judgemental environment, creating a greater sense of belonging, camaraderie & connection, something that is lacking for many men, even for some who already have a group of mates. It’s healthy to show emotion & share feelings.
The Men’s Table began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner & has since become a national charity & grown to 59 tables across Australia.
There’s never been a better time to get connected & be part of building a community. This event helps men & the community as a whole prioritise mental & physical health.
It is time we freed men from outdated masculine norms & share feelings and laughter.
Tickets for only $27.50, inclusive of Food, Laughter, Camaraderie & Connection can be purchase HERE
The Grand Team are proud to announce we won two prestigious awards at The Australian Hotel Association State Awards for Excellence on Monday 16th of May at Crown Palladium.
We won Best Outdoor Experience in Metro Victoria & Local Legend – Peter Appleby!
Congratulations Peter on this fantastic achievement. Your dedication to your business, team and community is recognised with this prestigious award.
We are so proud of our entire Grand Team to reach Victorian state finalists for 10 awards & to win 2 awards.
