POSITION: Venue Manager, The Port Club

REPORTS TO: Port Club Board and CEO of the PAFC

THE PORT CLUB:

The Port Club is the licensed venue of the Port Adelaide Football Club and the Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club located at Alberton Oval. The Port Club is a fully licensed venue offering a sports bar with TAB, bistro, jackpot gaming room with 40 machines, and a versatile function centre catering for up to 800 people.

BACKGROUND:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, driven Venue Manager to take on the challenge of growing the venue. The position is responsible for the overall running and profitability of The Port Club. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator at all levels and will possess a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will have a proven ability to manage and motivate employees and will maintain a track record of success in a similar role. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

JOB SCOPE:

The position is responsible for the overall running and profitability of the Port Club. The manager is to ensure the Club complies with all aspects of the Liquor and Gaming Act and all other Government and Statutory requirements. It is a requirement the manager holds the necessary Licensing approvals during his or her period of employment. The manager is to attend Board meetings monthly (or as required) and be able to supply detailed written and verbal reports. The policy of the Port Club is outlined by the Board. It is expected the manager will enforce those policies. Any suggested policy changes should be taken up, in the first instance with the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

A. MANAGEMENT

1. Liaise with staff of the Football Clubs to ensure function and general activities are maximised.

2. Assist in developing and implementing an annual marketing plan inclusive of gaming, bar, bistro and functions.

3. Make recommendations on gaming machine changes and promotional activity within the gaming room.

B. OPERATIONAL

1. To supervise and co-ordinate the staff in all sections of the Club. To roster staff within budgetary guidelines.

2. To recruit new staff and ensure Licensed staff fulfil their legally required external training requirements.

3. Attend to customer complaints as they arise.

4. Ensure that all tills and floats are counted and balanced.

5. Monitor the intoxication levels of all patrons to ensure that alcohol is not served to an intoxicated person.

6. Monitor the performance of staff and report any incidents/performance issues to the Chairman of the Port Club or his designated person. To supply performance reviews to the Board of all management staff on a bi-annual basis.

7. Actively enforce all Club policies and procedures, reporting any staff breaches to Chairman of the Port Club Board or his designated person as soon as possible.

8. Assist with the training of new staff.

9. Responsible for negotiation with suppliers and ordering of all items except food. Ensure that stock is properly stored, rotated, displayed and accounted for by implementing and maintaining a stock control system that results in cost of goods coming in within budgetary perimeters.

10. Ensure that all areas of the Club are properly maintained and action any repairs required. Repairs over a certain amount will require approval from the Board.

11. Perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Port Club Board.

12. It is expected that the Venue Manager will be on duty in a hands on capacity during peak periods and VIP functions

C. FINANCIAL REPORTING

1. The manager will assist the accounting department of the PAFC to prepare annual budgets for approval by the board. Our financial year runs from Nov 1 to Oct 31.

2. Income reports are to be supplied weekly along with a wage report.

3. A full cost of goods report and approval of all accounts for payment is required to be submitted to the PAFC accounts department on a monthly basis.

D. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

1. The ability to work well under pressure and make independent decisions.

2. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including Football Club personnel and sponsors.

3. Understanding of responsible service of alcohol responsibilities.

4. Ability to motivate, train and counsel staff in relation to performance issues.

5. Strong computer skills including the ability to use and maintain a computerised stock control system.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications should be addressed to:

Corporate Services Manager
Port Adelaide Football Club
PO Box 379
PORT ADELAIDE 5015

Alternatively applications can be emailed to aflanagan@pafc.com.au  

Applications close Wednesday 5 December.