Bar & Functions Manager

Balgowlah Golf Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Balgowlah Golf Club is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to oversee daily operations and grow the functions business. You will balance hands-on hospitality with administration, planning and business development, leading a bar team and coordinating events.

The role requires strong stock control, rostering and supplier relations, plus RSA/RCG certification and exceptional customer service. A proactive, hands-on leader will thrive in this community club on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Qualifications

• Must have bar/pub/club/hospitality management experience.
• Experience supervising staff and rosters.
• Strong stock control and cost-management skills.
• Experience coordinating functions, events or entertainment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence dealing with suppliers, contractors, members and customers.
• Hold a current RSA and RCG certificate.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Hands-on approach and a willingness to work alongside the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations, maintaining high standards of service and presentation.
• Lead, support and develop the bar team, including recruitment support, training, rostering and performance.
• Manage stock ordering, stocktakes, supplier relationships and cost control.
• Develop and promote function packages and identify new business opportunities.
• Coordinate bookings, run sheets, room setups, staffing, live entertainment and event requirements.
• Coordinate bar specials, member offers, and promotional events.
• Work with the Club’s marketing support to promote events, functions and specials through social media and other communications.
• Ensure compliance with RSA, liquor licensing, responsible gambling, Work Health and Safety and relevant Club procedures.
• Assist with the operational oversight of gaming facilities where required.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, contractors and performers.

Skills

Bar management

Staff supervision

Stock control

Event coordination

Customer service

RSA certificate

RCG certificate

Supplier relations

Independent work

Job description

Reporting directly to the Secretary Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the bar and functions business, balancing hands-on hospitality with administration, planning and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the bar, maintaining high standards of service and presentation.
• Lead, support and develop the bar team, including staff recruitment support, training, rostering and performance.
• Manage stock ordering, stocktakes, supplier relationships and cost control.
• Develop and promote function packages and identify new business opportunities.
• Coordinate bookings, run sheets, room setups, staffing, live entertainment and event requirements.
• Coordinate bar specials, member offers, and promotional events.
• Work with the Club’s marketing support to promote events, functions and specials through social media and other communications.
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), liquor licensing, responsible gambling, Work Health and Safety and relevant Club procedures.
• Assist with the operational oversight of gaming facilities where required.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, contractors and performers.

About you

• Experience managing a bar, pub, club, hospitality venue or similar operation.
• Experience supervising staff and managing rosters.
• Strong stock control, purchasing and cost-management skills.
• Experience coordinating functions, events or entertainment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence dealing with suppliers, contractors, members and customers.
• Hold a current RSA and RCG certificate.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work independently.
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to work alongside the team.

About us

Balgowlah Golf Club is a welcoming community club located on Sydney's Northern Beaches with a relaxed atmosphere, a strong membership base and a great opportunity to grow our hospitality and events business.