Unsworth Cricket Club is a community cricket club in the heart of Unsworth. We are a family centric club encouraging the growth of cricket in our local community.
Here at Unsworth Cricket Club, you would be joining us at a very exciting time where we are looking for someone to help take us to the next level. We are looking for someone to manage a busy and recently renovated function room in addition to our vibrant members bar and a team of bar staff.
We currently have 3 adult cricket teams, we are looking to have 3 junior teams next year. We host a rounders team, a privately ran kids club throughout school holidays, 2 in house quizzes and a massive variety of events going on throughout the year ranging from corporate training events, 60th birthday parties, funerals, to huge family fun days & Christmas Fairs. Further developments are happening at the club so this will definitely grow and evolve.
We are looking for someone who would like a new career opportunity, who is energetic and enthusiastic. We are looking for someone approachable, friendly, and confident who can create a welcoming environment, who will help increase the club's income whilst striking the balance of running a community sports club. There is scope to develop our business and community activity.
We are offering a lucrative salary for the right person with the right skills. We will support you with a 3 month induction and probation period and weekly 121's but we are looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running.
The role will require the following:
· Opening and closing of club before and after functions (unsociable hours)
· Managing 2 bars including bar cleanliness, staff rotas, staff wages, stock orders etc
· Proactively managing bookings using our electronic booking system, responding to enquiries promptly to generate business
· Ensuring the smooth running of events in the function room liaising with customers and corporate clients.
· Managing cash, card and till systems
· Serving drinks to customers
· Managing and getting the best out of a team of bar staff
· Developing good relationships with members, customers, players, caterer, key stakeholders and volunteers
· Health & Safety compliance
· Identifying issues quickly and working positively to resolve any issues occurring, using initiative (maintenance, staff, customer complaints etc)
· Designated licensee
Key Skills
· Excellent communication skills - creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere
· Extensive experience of bar management and/or function management
· Excellent IT skills to utilise our electronic booking calendar, electronic communication, emails, whatsapp, social media
· Willing to take on training and personal development
· Highly organised and able to multi-task
Please provide a CV and a 500 word (max) statement of suitability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person