Hospitality Operations Manager

The Vines Golf Club of Reynella; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vines Golf Club of Reynella in South Australia is seeking an experienced Hospitality Operations Manager to lead our food, beverage and hospitality operations. This hands‑on role focuses on driving revenue, controlling costs and delivering results, while spending time in front‑of‑house operations and strategic planning.

You will oversee bar, dining, functions and events, leading the Head Chef and front‑of‑house team to operate efficiently, collaboratively and commercially.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a club, hotel, restaurant or comparable hospitality venue.
• Strong understanding of profit and loss, labour percentages, inventory and gross margins.
• Demonstrated success improving revenue, profitability and operational systems.
• Confident leadership, communication, planning and time‑management skills.
• Ability to address underperformance constructively and develop a cooperative team.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach and willingness to lead from the floor.
• Experience in a golf club or member‑based environment is advantageous, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of hospitality revenue, profitability, budgets and financial performance.
• Develop and deliver promotions, dining initiatives, functions and events that grow revenue.
• Lead departmental managers and staff; set expectations, coach performance and ensure follow‑through.
• Manage labour budgets, rostering efficiency, purchasing, inventory, stocktakes and wastage controls.
• Monitor gross margins, sales results and operating performance; report clearly on outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, presentation and operational organisation.
• Work alongside the team during key trading periods and build a positive, accountable culture.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Time management

Communication

Budgeting

Revenue growth

Job description

Are you a hospitality leader who can do more than just run a busy service?

The Vines Golf Club is seeking an experienced, commercially minded and hands‑on Hospitality Operations Manager to lead our food, beverage and hospitality operations. We want someone who builds strong teams, drives revenue, controls costs and delivers results.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee the performance of the Club’s bar, dining, functions and events. You will lead the Head Chef and front‑of‑house team, ensuring both departments operate efficiently, collaboratively and commercially.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. You will spend a significant part of your week working in front‑of‑house operations, while retaining dedicated time for planning, financial management and developing your people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of hospitality revenue, profitability, budgets and financial performance.
• Develop and deliver promotions, dining initiatives, functions and events that grow revenue.
• Lead departmental managers and staff; set expectations, coach performance and ensure follow‑through.
• Manage labour budgets, rostering efficiency, purchasing, inventory, stocktakes and wastage controls.
• Monitor gross margins, sales results and operating performance; report clearly on outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, presentation and operational organisation.
• Work alongside the team during key trading periods and build a positive, accountable culture.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven management experience in a club, hotel, restaurant or comparable hospitality venue.
• Strong understanding of profit and loss, labour percentages, inventory and gross margins.
• Demonstrated success improving revenue, profitability and operational systems.
• Confident leadership, communication, planning and time‑management skills.
• Ability to address underperformance constructively and develop a cooperative team.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach and willingness to lead from the floor.
• Experience in a golf club or member‑based environment is advantageous, not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary of $90,000-$100,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
• An established South Australian golf club with an active membership and event calendar.
• Autonomy to improve hospitality operations, supported by senior management.
• A varied role combining commercial leadership and hands‑on service.

ABOUT THE VINES GOLF CLUB

The Vines Golf Club is an established, progressive member‑based golf club in Reynella, South Australia. Our dining, bar, competitions and events provide an opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to make a measurable contribution to member experience and long‑term sustainability.