New Main Club Sponsor

Exciting News for Woodhouses Cricket Club!

We’re delighted to announce The Sheridan Group as our new main club sponsor! As a proud part of our village, The Sheridan Group has long been dedicated to shaping our community through property development. Now, they’re helping to build something just as valuable—our cricketing future.

With their generous support, Woodhouses Cricket Club can invest in better facilities, equipment, and opportunities for players of all ages. This partnership isn’t just about cricket; it’s about keeping the heart of our village thriving.

Join us in thanking The Sheridan Group for their incredible backing. Here’s to a fantastic season ahead!

Easter Cricket Camp

Are you looking to get your children (boys & girls) into cricket?

We are hosting an Easter taster session on Thursday 10th April - 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Please see the poster for who to contact regarding the girls and boys sessions.

We are hoping to get our first ever girls team off the ground in the ’25 season.

Job Description

Woodhouses Cricket Club is a busy cricket and social club located in Woodhouses, Failsworth. Whilst we predominately focus on cricket, we also take pride in being a family orientated club with over 500 registered members. The club boasts beautiful views over the cricket field and beyond to the Manchester city skyline.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

· To be responsible for the day to day general management of the bar at the club, ensuring excellence in customer service, with focus on opportunities for growth

· Run and take part in promotional campaigns and events to drive sales, using local initiatives and innovative ideas utilising local & social media

· Stock control and ordering, as well as budgeting and maintaining turnover, this will include developing existing systems, including the “Epos” stock management system

· Work with the committee to develop and implement changes, to promote the club and allow the business to grow

· To serve customers as a member of the bar staff. Management of bar and cleaning staff, including recruitment training and rotas

· To ensure all relevant staff are fully trained and proficient in their duties, taking full account of employment, environmental and health and safety legislation

· Manage function room bookings and catering requirements and coordinate all private functions, including the setup and preparation of the function room if required

· Monitor the Club’s email account and respond to bar/function room bookings

· Manage general maintenance of the clubhouse facilities

· The Bar Manager will receive supervision and guidance from, and report to, the Bar Director, Club Chairman and Executive Committee.

· Report back to the Bar Sub Committee to present updates on operations / progress, ideas and solutions

Experience Required

· Minimum of two year’s experience in running a licensed premises and catering operation

· The Bar Manager must hold, and maintain, any required licence, at the Clubs expense

· Proven track record of increasing sales within the licensed trade. Excellent customer service credentials

· Good communications, IT and numerical skills. Innovative, with a ‘Can do’ attitude

· Experience in managing and training staff

· Experience in handling the finances of a business

· Experience in stock and cellar management

Desirable Qualities

· Relevant qualifications - catering qualification would be an advantage

· Key holder position, meaning residing locally would be a distinct advantage

· Salary and Hours are negotiable with an expected salary between £25k to £30k dependant on the candidate

· 6 month probation period

· Successful Applicant will be subject to DBS check

Pay: £25,000.00 - £30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: Seasonal based from 25 – 45 hours per week

Performance bonus

Benefits: Company pension

Schedule:

Weekend availability

Application deadline: 16/02/2025

Expected start date: 01/03/2025

To apply please submit your CV to - admin@woodhousescc.co.uk