Club Hospitality Manager — Front-of-House & Bar

BoardRoom magazine; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Berwick Golf Club invites applications for a Food & Beverage Manager to lead day-to-day front-of-house and bar operations, delivering warm hospitality to members and guests while driving service standards and profitability.

You will hire, train and develop the team, coordinate with catering and club office for events, and ensure compliance with hygiene and licensing requirements across daily service and functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading front-of-house and bar operations in a high-standard hospitality setting.
• Warm, hospitable approach to members and guests.
• Strong service judgement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience recruiting, training and developing teams with clear performance expectations.
• Good commercial awareness including cost control, beverage purchasing and stock management.
• Collaborates closely with culinary teams to deliver seamless daily service and events.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house service and bar operations with a focus on hospitality and guest experience.
• Coordinate with catering and Club office to plan daily service, group visits and events.
• Recruit, train and motivate staff; set standards and review performance.
• Manage staffing levels and costs within budget guidelines.
• Oversee bar purchasing, stock control and deliveries; enhance beverage offering and revenue.
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation and upkeep across the clubhouse.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety and licensing requirements.
• Oversee opening, closing and security procedures and safeguard assets.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Hospitality warmth

Service judgement

Team recruitment & training

Commercial awareness & cost control

Coordination with culinary teams

Food hygiene & safety knowledge

Organisational & communication skills

Education

Hospitality management qualification or related discipline

Training in food safety and health & safety

Supervisory/management training

Job description

North Berwick Golf Club invites applications for a Food & Beverage Manager to lead day-to-day front-of-house and bar operations, delivering warm hospitality to members and guests while driving service standards and profitability.

You will hire, train and develop the team, coordinate with catering and club office for events, and ensure compliance with hygiene and licensing requirements across daily service and functions.