JOB: South Lakes GC – Club Manager (South Australia)

About the Club

Located a scenic 1-hour drive south of Adelaide in the middle of the Goolwa township, the South Lakes Golf Club is one of South Australia’s premier regional golf clubs.

Established in 1967, the club is readily accessible to motels, caravan parks, holiday rental homes, and the Marine Cove Resort. The course provides 18 well-manicured greens and Santa Anna fairways to its membership base and for the frequent tourists that visit the area each year.

The Clubhouse has seating for over 200 diners, a commercial kitchen (outsourced), a fully stocked bar, 19 gaming machines, two office areas, male and female toilets, and changing rooms. The Clubhouse, including the bar, is open Monday to Saturday.

With uninterrupted views of the golf course and stunning landscape, the venue offers a top destination in the area for weddings, family dinners, and other special events held each year.

With over 500 active golfing members and 60 social Club members, the course is busy throughout the week with member, social and green fee players. The Club has a strong culture of community, equity, and inclusion operating within our core values of Service, Enjoyment, Respect, and Tradition with Innovation.

The Club employs the following staff:

• Office – 2 full time and 2 part-time staff
• Grounds staff – a Course Superintendent, 2 full time and 1 part-time employee
• Bar Staff

 
Out-sourced services

• Kitchen – leased on Commercial terms.
• The Professional Shop is leased and operated by Roger and Penny Stephens. The pair has been at South Lakes for over 30 years.
• Cleaning contract

 
A broad base of volunteers also supports the Club’s golfing and social operations.

About the role:

Reporting to the Club President, the Club Manager’s primary role is to manage and grow the Club, within its Strategic Direction Plan.

The Club seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Club Manager whose skills will include:

• Demonstrated skills in balancing priorities and managing diverse relationships.
• Sound business management skills, with experience in Licensed Community and Sporting Club Administration
• An understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and industry regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and a pleasant disposition.
• Experience in the management, supervision, and development of staff through performance management, training, and career development
• Proven experience in growing revenue
• Information technology skills in particular Windows, business, Web, and internet-based applications.
• Hold relevant gaming and liquor certification (e.g. RSA, Gaming) – or be able to meet them within a short timeframe
• Hold satisfactory Police Checks, e.g. Working with Children and those relevant to a licensed premise and gaming facility
• Understanding member’s needs to help sustain and grow our membership base.

Duties will include:

• Together with the Management Committee set, review and maintain the Strategic Direction for the Club,
• Manage all staff, including course staff (through the Course Superintendent), Bar, Office and Gaming staff and work effectively with volunteers.
• Supervise the Bar operation and ensure profit margins are maintained
• Supervise the Gaming Room operations and report on performance and make recommendations to maintain relevance and profitability
• Oversee and coordinate Club activities with the kitchen contractor and volunteers
• Oversee golf activities and operations, including tournaments and events, in conjunction with the Club Captain
• Develop membership, marketing and sponsorship opportunities
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with external stakeholders including the local council, neighbouring golf and community clubs, Golf Australia and Clubs SA.
• Work with the Finance Committee to prepare budgets and report to the Management Committee at monthly meetings
• Ensure timely and cost-effective building and equipment maintenance, including cleaning standards, maintain an Asset Register and oversee Club contracts and negotiations with contractors
• Attend monthly Management Committee and Finance Committee meetings and other meetings where necessary

Working Hours

The position is full-time. The Club Manager must be available to work on Saturdays and be flexible to work within the needs of the business. Although the clubhouse is usually closed on Sundays, there will be occasions when the Club Manager will need to be available on Sundays.

Remuneration:

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with additional incentives to encourage club growth and sustainability.

How to apply

Please forward your application including Cover Letter and CV to Recruitment Consultant Mike Orloff from Golf Industry Central via the tab below.

For more information on South Lakes Golf Club, please visit their website.

Applications will strictly close on 16 July 2021

*Sorry no phone calls will be taken at this time and all applicants must have a right to work in Australia. All applicants will be notified of their status by 23 July 2021.