Rugby Clubhouse Manager
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bower Park, CA7 2AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aspatria RUFC Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Purpose:
To professionally manage the rugby clubhouse facilities, including the bar, catering services, event coordination, and general clubhouse operations. The role ensures the clubhouse remains a clean, safe, welcoming, and efficiently-run environment for members, guests, visiting teams, and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Bar and Catering Operations
● Oversee the day-to-day running of the bar and kitchen.
● Manage stock levels, place orders, receive deliveries, and monitor supplier relationships.
● Ensure compliance with all licensing laws, food hygiene, and health & safety standards.
● Maintain accurate till and cash handling procedures.
● Supervise and train bar/catering staff and volunteers.
Clubhouse & Facility Management
● Ensure the clubhouse is clean, safe, and presentable at all times.
● Report maintenance issues and oversee repairs and contractor visits.
● Monitor cleaning and facility supplies and reorder as needed.
● Ensure compliance with all fire safety, safeguarding, and health & safety protocols.
Events & Bookings
● Manage clubhouse bookings (e.g., Match Day Sponsorship Functions, private functions, community events, meetings).
● Coordinate staffing and logistics for match days and events.
● Work with the committee to promote venue hire opportunities and increase bookings.
Customer Service & Community Engagement
● Be the key point of contact for clubhouse visitors, members, and event organisers.
● Create a welcoming atmosphere and deliver a high standard of customer service.
● Handle customer queries, complaints, or issues professionally and efficiently.
Financial & Administrative Duties
● Track income and expenses for bar and catering services.
● Manage staff timesheets and rota planning in line with expected usage.
● Prepare weekly/monthly reports on clubhouse usage, profitability, and stock levels.
● Work closely with the Treasurer and Finance team to ensure financial transparency.
Person Specification:
Essential:
● Previous experience in managing a licensed premises or similar hospitality venue.
● Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
● Working knowledge of health & safety, licensing, and food hygiene regulations.
● Confident in staff management, rota planning, and stock control.
● Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and match/event days.
Desirable:
● Personal Licence Holder (or willingness to obtain).
● Basic food hygiene or First Aid certification.
● Familiarity with running events in a sports or community setting.
● Experience using SumUp till systems or stock management software.
To professionally manage the rugby clubhouse facilities, including the bar, catering services, event coordination, and general clubhouse operations. The role ensures the clubhouse remains a clean, safe, welcoming, and efficiently-run environment for members, guests, visiting teams, and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Bar and Catering Operations
● Oversee the day-to-day running of the bar and kitchen.
● Manage stock levels, place orders, receive deliveries, and monitor supplier relationships.
● Ensure compliance with all licensing laws, food hygiene, and health & safety standards.
● Maintain accurate till and cash handling procedures.
● Supervise and train bar/catering staff and volunteers.
Clubhouse & Facility Management
● Ensure the clubhouse is clean, safe, and presentable at all times.
● Report maintenance issues and oversee repairs and contractor visits.
● Monitor cleaning and facility supplies and reorder as needed.
● Ensure compliance with all fire safety, safeguarding, and health & safety protocols.
Events & Bookings
● Manage clubhouse bookings (e.g., Match Day Sponsorship Functions, private functions, community events, meetings).
● Coordinate staffing and logistics for match days and events.
● Work with the committee to promote venue hire opportunities and increase bookings.
Customer Service & Community Engagement
● Be the key point of contact for clubhouse visitors, members, and event organisers.
● Create a welcoming atmosphere and deliver a high standard of customer service.
● Handle customer queries, complaints, or issues professionally and efficiently.
Financial & Administrative Duties
● Track income and expenses for bar and catering services.
● Manage staff timesheets and rota planning in line with expected usage.
● Prepare weekly/monthly reports on clubhouse usage, profitability, and stock levels.
● Work closely with the Treasurer and Finance team to ensure financial transparency.
Person Specification:
Essential:
● Previous experience in managing a licensed premises or similar hospitality venue.
● Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
● Working knowledge of health & safety, licensing, and food hygiene regulations.
● Confident in staff management, rota planning, and stock control.
● Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and match/event days.
Desirable:
● Personal Licence Holder (or willingness to obtain).
● Basic food hygiene or First Aid certification.
● Familiarity with running events in a sports or community setting.
● Experience using SumUp till systems or stock management software.