Bar Manager

eRecruitSmart; Ascot; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clubhouse / Bar Manager at a renowned Polo Club in Winkfield, Berkshire. This role involves developing a self-sufficient department and enhancing the member experience while ensuring profitability and maintaining a luxury atmosphere. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary along with the chance to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant community environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years plus experience in similar role.
• Grit and a positive attitude.
• Desire to drive the club forward.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations and manage staff hiring.
• Maintain a luxury environment for members and guests.
• Coordinate clubhouse events and promote to members.

Skills

Excellent personal presentation

Ability to liaise at all levels

Job description

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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:

• 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
• Keeping and developing a respectable and luxury environment for Members, Players and Guests
• Gaining the support and trust of Members, Players and Guests emphasising on the personal touch
• Achieving the right balance of a profitability without compromising the image or environment of the establishment
• Providing beverage and basic food service
• Ordering and managing of stock with fortnightly stock checks reported to the accountant
• Ensuring that bar bills and tabs are paid on the day they are incurred with Members asked to top-up levy accounts
• Daily cashing up of cash draws and card terminals, using the provided safe whilst leaving an appropriate float
• Maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the bar area, checking that furniture, facilities and lavatories, are in good standing
• Coordination of Clubhouse events Including the hiring and training of any additional staff, ensuring the event is as profitable
• Promoting Events and Opportunities to Members
• 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:

• 3 years plus experience in similar role
• The ability to liaise at all levels
• Excellent personal presentation

The important attributes you need are:

• Grit
• Want to help drive the club forward with new incentives, promotions and passion
• FUN
• 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:

• Monday - Closed
• Tuesday - Open Subject to Polo Timings (Closed after a Bank Holiday Monday)
• Friday 4pm to 10pm
• Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 10pm
• 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.