At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the Clubhouse Bar, ensuring excellent service and motivating the team.
- Company: Whickham Golf Club, a friendly and historic private members club.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, on-site accommodation, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Ideal for those with a passion for golf and social events.
- Why this job: Lead a vibrant team and create memorable experiences for members and guests.
- Qualifications: Proven hospitality management experience and a Personal Licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Whickham Golf Club is a friendly and busy 18-hole private members club established in 1911 situated 6 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Club not only caters to golfers but also provides function facilities for events including club socials and private celebrations such as birthdays, engagements, and other functions.
We are looking for a Bar / House Manager who will take responsibility for managing the day-to-day running of the Clubhouse Bar. You must be a hands-on leader, motivating the bar team, whilst ensuring standards are adhered to. The candidate needs to have proven experience in hospitality management and previous golf club experience is preferred. You must be flexible with your hours and must be able to work weekends and some evenings, as shift patterns will be reactive to the Club's diary and will include unsociable hours. Due to the nature of the shift patterns and the location of the Golf Club, you will ideally have your own transport.
The applicant must hold a Personal Licence and will be appointed as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for the Club.
General description of job:
- To manage the Clubhouse, providing an efficient and courteous service to members, their guests and other visitors to the Club.
- To work closely with the Club's caterers and deliver a high level of service to all customers.
- Actively develop and implement marketing policies and campaigns to promote and increase revenue streams incorporating social functions, private functions, wakes, Sunday lunches etc., along with green fee income via golf societies and visitors.
- The management and promotion of social media accounts and the golf club website for the benefit of members and visitors alike plus the design and publicising of posters.
Remuneration: An attractive salary is on offer and is dependent on experience. On-site accommodation available if required.
Prospective candidates should apply by email forwarding their C.V. and salary expectations to the Club Secretary, Irene Hutton.
Closing date for applications: 16th July 2026.
Bar Manager in Sunderland employer: Whickham Golf Club Limited
Whickham Golf Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work environment where you can thrive in the hospitality sector while being part of a historic and community-focused club. With opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team culture, and the chance to engage with members and guests in a beautiful setting just outside Newcastle, this role as Bar Manager promises both personal and career fulfilment. Additionally, on-site accommodation is available, making it easier for you to balance work and life commitments.
Contact Details:
Whickham Golf Club Limited Recruitment Team
