Bar Manager

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

Job summary

A prestigious Polo Club is seeking a Clubhouse / Bar Manager to create a self-sufficient operation while delivering exceptional service to members and guests. You will manage daily operations, develop events, and ensure financial success, all while maintaining an exclusive environment. Ideal candidates should possess 3+ years of relevant experience, stock management skills, and excellent communication. The role offers a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum plus bonuses.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to liaise at all levels.
• Strong enthusiasm and a go-get-it attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop self-sufficient department for club operations.
• Manage stock and financials effectively.
• Coordinate clubhouse events and ensure profitability.

Skills

Stock management skills

Impeccable communication skills

Excellent personal presentation

Job description

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

• 3 years plus experience in similar role
• Stock management skills
• Impeccable communication skills
• The ability to liaise at all levels
• Excellent personal presentation

The important attributes you need are :

• Enthusiasm
• 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)
• Wednesday & Thursday 4pm - 9pm
• 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.