New Quay Yacht Club - Club Manager – Bar Operations

Do you have the passion and drive to run your own Hospitality business – but without the startup risk?

We’re offering an exciting and unique opportunity for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Club Manager to take the reins of our Club Bar and Events facility (Crows Nest) and run them with real autonomy – supported by the strategic direction of the Club’s Directors.

This role is ideal for an individual or couple that wants to grow a Bar/catering business, take ownership of performance and profit, and build a welcoming, profitable social hub for our Members and guests.

Location: New Quay Yacht Club, New Quay, Ceredigion.

Contract: Full time employed role with performance-related bonuses

Salary: £19,828  basic pay (for min 1,560 hours) + significant bonus and profit-share potential

About the Role We are seeking an entrepreneurial and motivated Club Manager, or Management Couple, to run our Bar and Event facilities operation in a franchise-style model under the strategic direction of the Club Directors.

This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants genuine autonomy, the chance to shape a venue and the ability to earn well above basic salary through performance related pay.

What You’ll Do

Run the Club Bar as a commercial operation

Drive revenue, footfall, and atmosphere

Recruit and manage part-time Bar staff

Plan and deliver events, promotions, and catering activities

Shape the look, feel, and layout of the Bar

Work closely with the Directors on strategy and performance

What You’ll Earn

£19,828 basic salary, paid monthly

Quarterly bonuses

Revenue share for overperformance against targets on Manager-led Bar and catering events

£3,000 annual staffing budget provided by the Club

20 days paid annual leave

Pension contributions

Who We’re Looking For

An engaging personality

Commercially minded and self-motivated

Strong Bar or hospitality management experience

Comfortable managing staff and budgets

Creative, energetic, and community-focused

Holds a Personal Liquor Licence (or willing to obtain one within 3 months)

Available to commence work from the 1st of May 2026

Why Join Us?

Genuine autonomy to run and grow the Bar and Club’s venue facilities

Ability to manage your own income through clear revenue targets and transparent bonuses

Strong, supportive Directors with a long-term growth vision for the Club

Opportunity to make the role your own

Pension scheme

Statutory sickness cover

To apply:

Please send a CV and short covering note explaining why this opportunity suits you to:

The Secretary, New Quay Yacht Club, The Pier Building, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9NW