Club Manager

Club Manager Salary: €50,000 - €55,000 Hours: 37.5Reports To: Commodore Kinsale Yacht Club Priorities Develop KYC as a premier venue for yachting, cruising, and racing including local, national, and international events Developotherleisureactivitiesbasedon,inandaroundthewater Buildmembershipandmembershipengagementwiththeclub Provideavariedandactivesocialprogrammeformembers,theirguests,and visitors Beawelcomingvenueforallincludingthosewithdiverseneeds Encourageyouthactivityonthewater. Provideafoodandbeverageofferingthatcoversabroadrangeofrequirements EnsuretheClubsongoingfinancialviabilityandstability. Contribute to the economic well-being of the area. Purpose The role of Club Manager is to support the KYC Management Committee to achieve targets and plans which it has agreed. Workcloselywithourcateringpartnerstofacilitateaprofessionalbar and catering offering for a wide variety of events.Lead, manage and support the staff team to deliver a high-quality cost- effective yearly programme, whilst ensuring the financial viability of the Club. Operational- Ensure effective venue, facilities and resource management, the delivery of high-quality services and the highest standard of member and customer care including the observance of all health and safety protocols. Internal and External Communication- develop a strategy for internal and external communication, across a variety of media, including upgrading our web-based presence Engagement-EstablishandmaintainrelationshipswiththeKYC localcommunity,other clubs, the press, businesses, and sector experts. Human Resources Maintain and build the team by providing clear, supportive leadership, motivation, and Inspiration Club Manager Responsibilities Operations Leadthedevelopmentanddeliveryofanexcitinghighquality,costeffectiveandinclusive programme, working within pre-defined budgets as set by the Management Committee Ensure effective venue, facilities, and resource management. Co-ordinatetheprofessionalmanagementofeventswithourcateringpartners Ensurelegalobligations,healthandsafetyandgoodpracticestandardsaremet. Manageplannedandreactivemaintenanceprogrammeforfacilitiesandequipment. Maximise opportunities for income generation through membership, fundraising and commercial activity InternalandExternalCommunication Topublishandmaintaintheclubswebsiteandbuildpresenceacrosssocialmedia IssueelectronicnewslettersandregularWhatsOnbriefings Orderandmaintainexternalandinternalsignagetoencourageandsupport members and visitors to the club and ensure their safety Buildrelationshipwithlocal,nationalandspecialistpressandissuepressreleases as needed Maintaintheclubnoticeboard Engagement Developandsustainstrongpartnershipsandexternalrelationships. Developandmaintainlinkswithlocalbusinessesandotherclubs. Engagewithsectorexpertstoinformprogrammeanddevelopments. Maximisecommunity,member,andvolunteerengagement. HumanResources Lead and line manage staff ensuring relevant performance management, training, guidance and support is provided. Ensure good practice in the equality of opportunity Work closely with, inspire, motivate, and support the staff team and volunteers to Developvolunteerprogrammes,opportunities,andsupport. Set and manage staff rotas, giving particular attention to summer vs winter needs. General Supporttheprogressionofbuildingdevelopmentproposals WorkinlinewiththeKYCCodeofConduct,Vision,Priorities,Values,Rules,andBylaws AdviseandseekdirectionfromtheManagementasrequired. Provideexcellentmember/customerserviceatalltimes. UndertakeadditionaldutieswhenrequiredtoensurethesmoothrunningofKinsaleYacht Club. Club Manager Person Specification Experience, Knowledge, and Skills ThenewmanagerwillworkcloselywiththeManagementTeaminimplementingthe ClubsMissionandVisionthroughoutallaspectsoftheclubsactivities. AnaturalleaderandcoachofstaffinBar,StockControl, Cellar,andDiningroom services.[Hotel management training is desirable but not essential] DemonstratetraininginallaspectsoftheoperationofBarandDiningRoomactivities. StronginterpersonalskillsandisaconfidentspeakerwhendealingwithClub Management, Club Staff, Club Members, Visitors, and the public. Commitmentandabilitytodeliverhigh-qualitycustomerservice,buildstrong, supporting relationships. Effective and engaging web and print based communication skills CompetentusingcomputersandpopularapplicationssuchasWord,Excel,Access, PDF, etc. Knowledgeofofficeadministration,financialrecordingandreports,payroll,and banking. Knowledgeortraininginperformancemanagementpracticesandwouldbecapableof implementing such a system for direct reports. (e.g.Training and Development Plans, Maintain Training Records.Complete Performance Reviews etc). Mustbewillingtoworkflexiblehoursasthebusinesswoulddictatee.g.SpecialEvents or Low Season requirements. Mustbewillingtolearnnewskillsparticulartotherunningofayacht cluband undertake training when specified by the Commodore Commitment to doing what is necessary to manage and uphold the highest standards as befits a unique yacht club. Application Process Click apply below. Please send a CV along with a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.