Golf Operations Manager- South, Kildare

At The K Club, we are currently seeking a Golf Operations Manager to join our Golf Services Team focusing on our Palmer South Course.

A UNIQUE RESORT

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination tucked away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep. We are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years.

We're a 5 star destination which prides itself on having an incredible 5 star team to match. Across our 550 acre estate, we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities for those who are looking to become part of team that strives to help one another shine.

The K Club is an industry trailblazer. We welcome innovative thinking, bold ideas and insights garnered from your own experience. We're certified as a Great Place to Work by our very own employees. That's because our hardworking team members feel listened to, encouraged and appreciated.

If this sounds like the place where you could begin the next exciting chapter in your career, let's talk.

Here's how you'll bring our trailblazing vision to life:

• To oversee the indoor and outdoor Golf Operation in its entirety. 
• To lead the golf team ensuring a positive culture, team development, member and guest satisfaction.
• To formulate an overall retail strategy including online shopping and to manage the stocks of the retail outlets. Monitor the sales of all products identifying high volume items and slow-moving stocks and adjusting the orders accordingly
• To ensure the Golf Shop is presented to the highest standard, including the stock room and golf cart and trolley areas
• To ensure the display areas in the hotel are merchandised and changed on a regular basis and to monitor stocks and identify suitable sales opportunities for this area
• Evaluate all golf operations and maintain the Gold standards within the 59 club.
• To efficiently manage the hire facilities in the Golf Shop, golf buggies, electric golf carts, golf trolleys, club and shoe hire
• To control the provision of all shop consumables including complimentary tees, pitch repairs, ball markers, pencils, bags, gift wrap, clothing tags etc
• To be responsible for the purchase of all corporate goods chosen by the visiting group of guests and ensure they meet their requirement in terms of quality and price.
• To ensure the smooth operation of the 1st Tee and liaise with starter, course ranger. 
• To ensure the environs of the South Clubhouse are maintained to the highest standards.
• Liaise with Teaching Professionals to maximise the member & guest experience with regards to lesson availability and availability of Teaching Professionals for Junior Development, Junior Camps, and club teams.
• To assist the Committee with a their diary of events and assist planning of member social events in the South Clubhouse 

This is how we see you:

• Experience in a similar role is required 
• Retail experience is essential
• Be highly motivated and driven to achieve targets
• Will have excellent negotiation and decision making skills
• Will possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Will have fluency in English, both oral and written
• Will be flexible in their working hours
• Knowledge of Lightspeed is desirable 
• PGA Qualification is desirable

What's on offer?

• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes.
• Great opportunities to progress your career.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Social events.
• Uniform.
• Meals while on duty.
• Discount on stays at the resort and on food & beverage for you and your family and friends.
• Discount on use of our golf courses.
• Life Assurance.
• Monthly Service Charge payment

Data Retention

Please note that all applications and CV's submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make note of this when submitting your application.

The Human Resources Team

The K Club