Job Detail

Ashridge Golf Club boasts a rich heritage and an outstanding reputation for delivering top-quality golfing experiences alongside warm, welcoming hospitality. Frequently ranked among the top one hundred golf courses in England, the club combines a distinguished history with a commitment to excellence on and off the course.

The modern two-storey clubhouse features a dining room, lounge, and Spike Bar on the upper level, all offering impressive views across the course, as well as a covered balcony wrapping around three sides of the building—perfect for relaxing after a round. Proudly member-owned, Ashridge operates with a strong member-centric ethos, focused on maintaining excellent facilities, financial stability, and its place among England’s leading golf clubs.

Package & Benefits:

The role offers a salary of £30,000 per annum and includes a one-bedroom flat with rent covered, bringing the total package to circa £40,000.

- Contracted hours, 40 hours per week

- Share of gratuity scheme

- Employer pension contributions 3%

- Holidays 20 days + 8 bank holidays

- Free meal on duty.

- Complimentary use of the Golf course.

Position Overview:

As Deputy Clubhouse Manager, you will play a key direct role in supporting the Clubhouse Manager with the day-to-day running of all food and beverage operations, ensuring services and events are delivered smoothly and to the highest standards. You will lead and motivate the team to provide exceptional service and genuine hospitality, consistently maintaining high service levels and ensuring every interaction with members, guests, and visitors reflects the welcoming ethos of the Club.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, motivate, and train the team to agreed service standards, ensuring rotas are appropriately staffed to meet the needs of all scheduled activities.

- Manage stock ordering and control, including cellar management and regular stock takes, while consulting with suppliers to maintain product range and maximise profitability.

- Maintain all public areas to a consistently clean, tidy, and presentable standard.

- Always ensure full compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations.

- Collaborate closely with the Clubhouse Manager to ensure the smooth planning, staffing, and delivery of all events.

- Work alongside the Head Chef on menu development, ensuring offerings meet member expectations and staff product knowledge remains up to date.

- Maintain a visible, hands-on presence in the Clubhouse, leading by example during daily service and events.

- Ensure all members and guests receive a warm welcome, with enquiries and complaints managed promptly, professionally, and courteously.

About You:

- A minimum of three years’ supervisory experience within a hospitality environment.

- Confident and professional, with the ability to operate comfortably in a premium setting.

- Strong leadership and communication skills, with a hands-on approach to service.

- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as part of the normal working pattern.

- A live-in position is desirable.