Kilmarnock Rugby Club – Club Steward 20hrs per week

Kilmarnock Rugby Club is an inclusive, community, amateur Sports Club, with its own grounds and clubhouse facilities in the town.
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Club Steward / Manager to oversee the management of all day-to-day operations of the Clubhouse and premises.
During the regular season the club is a hive of activity with a full rugby programme. With a combined adult / junior membership of over 500, the club is a real focal point for the community. Hosting visiting teams from across Scotland, the club’s staff greet 100’s of players and supports with a warm welcome. In addition to match days the club is regularly booked for private functions local events.
The club has ambitious plans to develop the facilities at our Bellsland home over the next 5-10 years, providing the club with an upgraded club house and event space.
The club Manager oversees the bar / cellar operation and the clubhouse facilities and some of the logistical arrangement on the sporting side.
While the club is run on a voluntary basis, the club utilises both agency and volunteer staff in the bar. The successful candidate will manage these staff on a day-to-day basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role has a broad job description, some of the key responsibilities include:
To ensure the clubhouse is fully operational and ready for use in line with agreed events schedule, including managing routine maintenance schedules and ensuring resolution of any issues that arise, either directly or via relevant tradesmen as appropriate.
To coordinate all weekend activity at the club ensuring a diary for all matches played and associated activities is maintained, and that adequate staffing and catering is in place to fully utilise the entire facility
To ensure all relevant policies and processes are in place to comply with all relevant health and safety regulations.
To be aware of and ensure that all risks within the club environment are minimised and mitigated and an appropriate risk register is in place and maintained.
Manage staffing levels and pay rates within budget and to meet the evolving event demand throughout the year
To be the main presence within the Bar environment to ensure bar service quality and efficiency and ensuring “product excellence” at the point of sale
Be responsible for Bar staff recruitment, training and development
Be responsible for Stock management, ordering and delivery of all necessary products and bar supplies
To be the primary contact for all bookings associated with the club facilities and ensuring that all booking enquires are responded to in a timely manner (via booking system, phone or email)

RENUMERATION
Remuneration will be £12,480 for 20 hours week, £24,960 (FTE).

PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
Have 5 years’ experience in a role in a Members Club or bar including staff management
Have a valid driving licence, their own means of transport and appropriate insurance.
Hold a personal bar licence or be willing and able to obtain one prior to commencing employment
Undertake a PVG check and to take First Aid at Work training.

HOURS
During the rugby season the core hours will be Friday mornings, Saturday and Sunday, with any remaining hours for that week allocated to best meet the clubs needs (receiving deliveries etc,). During the close season, shift patterns will change to meet the clubs needs on running events etc.

HOLIDAYS
Pro rata Holiday entitlement of 112 hours per annum.

APPLICATIONS
For further details about the club and the role, interested parties should register their interest by responding to the advert including a current CV, and indicating availability and salary expectations.
Applications to secretary@kilmarnockrfc.com Closing date 16th August 2024