Front Of House & Function Team Leader

Front of House - Function Team Leader (Fulltime / Part-Time Option)

About the business

• Multiple awarded Wedding Venue and Club of the Year
• Great Staff and Team Culture
• Competitive salary and staff benefits
• Flexible working hours 

Glenelg Golf Club offers outstanding facilities, including a world class golf course and modern Clubhouse, with extensive bar and bistro facilities.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Team Leader to support our Hospitality Team. With a passionate and hands-on approach, this role will include the organisation and supervision of member and guest functions, delivering highest service standards, training of the Function Team, supervising and inspiring the team.

In addition to our busy bistro and restaurant, the Club hosts over 400 functions as weddings, corporate golf days, conferences and events annually, providing a unique career opportunity for the successful candidate.

You will be working closely with our Events and Hospitality Manager and your input and work will contribute positively to the culture of the team, with an ability to work with others for the betterment of the team and the final product.

This is a full time role, however part time option is available at a percentage of the full time rate. 

What we need from you

The ideal candidate will... 

• Have over 1 year proven experience in motivating and leading a team in a busy, refined and modern hospitality venue
• Exceptional customer service skills and have a high ability to interact with members, guests & colleagues
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with professional and immaculate personal presentation
• Have an eye for detail and be an enthusiastic and approachable person who is motivated to take ownership and consistently deliver a unique guest experience
• Be able to work well in a team environment and support the wider team success
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Be flexible with their availability – afternoons, nights, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job

Responsibilities

• Providing a premium service to our functions and events clients
• Running the operational side of functions and events
• Set up and pack down of functions and events
• Assisting in recruiting, training and leading new staff
• Providing support to our bistro and restaurant services as required

What we offer

• Discounted meals on shift and outside of shift
• Uniform  
• Free onsite parking
• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Fantastic opportunity to work in a sporting Club environment with a thriving member community and close-knit team of staff.
• Supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive.
• Opportunity to work for STAR Workplace's “Best place to work to work in Australasia” based on staff satisfaction surveys.
• Free tickets to sport events with affiliated Clubs like the Adelaide Crows, Strikers and Adelaide United.

How to apply

An attractive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Please click the ‘apply’ button via seek. Applications require a detailed covering letter and a full CV to be addressed to Anna Fontaine, Hospitality Manager.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and you must have the right to live and work in Australia and hold a current Australian driver’s license.

Applications due by close of business Friday 26th of January 2024.