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GOLF CLUB MANAGER, KILKENNY GOLF CLUB

Kilkenny Golf Club founded in 1896, is a private members' golf club with a proud history. It is a premium golf club with over 1,200 playing members. The club is renowned for its top-class course and warm hospitality, which attract golfers of all abilities. It has significant guest, green-fee and society income.

CLUB MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations.
  • Overall Leadership and Management of the Club resources to achieve annual financial and operational goals.
  • Financial management and control of budgets.
  • Responsible for the hiring, training, and managing all golf club staff.
  • Interacting tactfully with club members and the various committees.
  • Commercial Management of the club’s substantial revenue streams.
  • Development and implementation of marketing strategies to attract revenues and promote the club.
  • Managing the Club’s facilities to the standards required for members, visitors, and staff.
  • Manage procurement for optimum savings and management of capital.
GOLF AND CLUB FACILITIES:
  • Working with the Head Greenkeeper and his team to maintain and present both the golf course and practice facilities to the highest standard.
  • Working with the Bar Manager, and the catering contractor to deliver the best possible food and beverage service to members and visitors.
  • Ensuring the club adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with the management committee to develop and implement long-term strategic plans for the golf club.
  • Coordinating with external parties, including suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Degree or extensive experience in Business, Hospitality or Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in club management and engagement with club management organisations would be an advantage.
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Dynamic business acumen, financial literacy, (including familiarity with financial accounting systems) and I.T. skills.
  • An understanding of, and affinity with, the game of golf in a private members’ golf club environment would be an advantage.
BENEFITS:
  • A highly competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.
  • Pension contribution

 

The General Manager will report directly to the Honorary Secretary.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications, with personal statement and CV, should be emailed to correspondences@kilkennygolfclub.com.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th March 2024.

Kilkenny Golf Club is an equal opportunities employer.