Company Overview
Kinkell Byre, the Original Barn Venue, is just outside St Andrews with gorgeous views of the sea. We are a busy and vibrant family-run weddings and events venue that delivers around 100 events per year and rising.
Our mission is to make people happy and deliver the perfect day through exceptional experiences. Excellent Customer Service is at the heart of what we do and our close-knit team is here to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout each event.
We are focused onexpanding our offering, enhancing and improving the venue and sustainability, all while maintaining a positive team environment.
Summary
We are seeking a new Byre Manager to run our busy and growing wedding and events venue with a wide-ranging remit from managing our growing team and ensuring the smooth running of all our weddings and events to driving sales and marketing, maintaining the highest level of customer service and further growing the business.
Most importantly of all, we are looking for someone who is fun, creative and professional to work with and is prepared to muck in
This is a leadership role and will involve the oversight of a number of assistants and other staff as well as integrating input from external suppliers and the owners to ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional weddings and events.
This is a full-time position but we are a flexible employer and will do everything we can to make sure your work and hours fit snuggly with the rest of your life.
Responsibilities
* You will have overall responsibility for the events, venue and cabins
* Overseeing logistics of all events
* Overseeing sales and marketing
* Ensuring the smooth running of events with exceptional customer service
* Managing and recruiting our team of 3 full-time staff, around 20 part-time staff, other key contractors and external suppliers
* Full-time staff include two Byre Assistants to support you and a maintenance and bar manager
* Part-time staff include additional Byre Assistants, bar staff and logitstical support staff
* Key contractors include bookkeeping/ PAYE and admin support, cleaning companies and marketing agencies
* External suppliers include caterers, photographers, florists, decorators, celebrants… etc
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* Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers for seamless operations
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
* Monitor event budgets and manage resources effectively
* Implement sustainability initiatives within event operations
* Foster a positive team environment that encourages collaboration and growth.
* Qualifications
* Proven experience in event management or hospitality management
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Knowledge of guest services best practices
* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
* Passion for sustainability and innovation in event planning
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
* Call-To-Action
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help us create magical moments for our guests, we invite you to apply today
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Work from home
Work Location: In person