We have a unique opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take the role of Clubhouse / Bar Manager in Winkfield, Berkshire.
About the company
The Clubhouse Bar is an intrinsic part of the community at this Polo Club and is primarily a facility for Members, Players and their Guests but also serves as a venue for private parties and small events across the year. There is a range of offerings and services that add to the sense of exclusivity from membership.
About the role
As Clubhouse / Bar Manager you will develop this environment, providing and building on existing services to create a successful, profitable and exclusive asset to the Club whilst being an entirely self-sufficient department and your responsibilities will include:
1. Creating a self-sufficient Department with the ability to run day to day operations, financials, staff hiring and training with minimal input from other Departments of the Club
2. Keeping and developing a respectable and luxury environment for Members, Players and Guests
3. Gaining the support and trust of Members, Players and Guests emphasising on the personal touch
4. Achieving the right balance of a profitability without compromising the image or environment of the establishment
5. Providing beverage and basic food service
6. Ordering and managing of stock with fortnightly stock checks reported to the accountant
7. Ensuring that bar bills and tabs are paid on the day they are incurred with Members asked to top-up levy accounts
8. Daily cashing up of cash draws and card terminals, using the provided safe whilst leaving an appropriate float
9. Maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the bar area, checking that furniture, facilities and lavatories, are in good standing
10. Coordination of Clubhouse events Including the hiring and training of any additional staff, ensuring the event is as profitable
11. Promoting Events and Opportunities to Members
12. Being presentable at all times and ensuring staff follow company clothing guidelines
About you
To be successful for the role of Clubhouse / Bar Manager you must have / be:
13. 3 years plus experience in similar role
14. Stock management skills
15. Impeccable communication skills
16. The ability to liaise at all levels
17. Excellent personal presentation
The important attributes you need are:
18. Enthusiasm
19. Grit
20. Want to help drive the club forward with new incentives, promotions and passion
21. FUN
22. Happy to help and a go get it attitude
About the hours & rewards
For the role of Clubhouse / Bar Manager there is a salary on offer of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum, plus Performance Bonus and the clubhouse opening hours:
23. Monday - Closed
24. Tuesday - Open Subject to Polo Timings (Closed after a Bank Holiday Monday)
25. Wednesday & Thursday 4pm - 9pm
26. Friday 4pm to 10pm
27. Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 10pm
28. Bank Holiday Monday 1pm - 10pm
Please note, when Members and Guests wish to enjoy the Clubhouse after the 10pm closing time it will remain open until last orders at 11.40pm. If, prior to last orders, the clubhouse is vacated it will then be closed. Opening hours may vary during Winter Season.