Catering Franchise - Sidmouth, United Kingdom - Sidmouth Golf Club

Description

1.
Background

Sidmouth Golf Club is based on Peak Hill on the west side of the Sid Valley approximately one mile from the town centre.

The Club has 560 members in total including 60 social members.

The golf course, with wonderful views of Lyme Bayfrom several fairways, offers the perfect challenge for the golfing novice as well as providing a test for the most accomplished golfer.

Founded in 1889 and designed by J.H.Taylor, it makes the most of the natural contours of the wooded slopes of the Sid Valley.

Each hole provides its own challenge, undulating fairways and subtle borrows add to this demanding yet delightful test of golf.

The club lounge offers panoramic views of the Jurassic coastline and is currently being refurbished to a high specification.

Club members enjoy a full range of activities including social games, roll-ups, competitions, inter-club fixtures and social events.

The Club has an enviable reputation as a friendly club providing an excellent catering service, a well stocked bar, and a very warm welcome.

2.
Requirement
The Board of Directors wish to appoint a Franchise Caterer to provide the following services:

• Daily menu of beverages, sandwiches, snacks, lunches and evening meals
• Sunday lunches carvery or otherwise
• Match meals related to Club fixtures
• Catering for visitors and visiting society groups
• Dinners for various groups and sections within the Club

The Board will encourage the appointed caterer to organise and promote a range of social events throughout the year.

The Club will also support the caterer in the development of business from outside groups provided that this neither inconveniences nor disadvantages the Club members, their guests or visiting players.

The service is to be provided seven days per week with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The core hours are 9am - 6pm in Winter and 9am - 8.30pm in Summer. However, it is accepted that the service will cease when there is no realistic expectation of further sales.

The facilities can be available to the caterer outside of these times by prior arrangement The hours of service should be extended to cover additional periods upon request.

3.
Facilities
The Club boasts a fully equipped kitchen.

The dining area is sufficient for most functions but additional space from the lounge can be provided if required and available.

The majority of regular daily trade - sandwiches, snacks etc - is taken in the lounge area.

The Franchisee will be expected to maintain the Club equipment in good and clean order, repair and condition.

The Club will meet the costs of repair or replacement of the main kitchen equipment whilst the Franchisee will be required to cover such costs of crockery, cutlery etc.

The Club anticipates that an annual franchise fee of £6,000 plus VAT will be payable in respect of the facilities.

The Franchisee will be required to meet the costs of all mains gas, electricity, water and telephone services used in the kitchen in providing the services.

All other consumable costs will be met by the Franchisee.

The Club is prepared to work with the appointed caterer to ensure that appropriate facilities and equipment are available.

4.
Contract

The contract will provide that the agreement may be terminated by either party by giving one month notice in writing.

The appointed caterer will be responsible to the Club Manager but will also liaise with Team Captains, Chair of Facilities Committee, Club Professional, Bar Staff and others with regard to management of events.

5.
Accommodation

A recently refurbished unfurnished three-bedroom flat within the clubhouse can be made available to the appointed caterer by separate negotiation.

6.
Response

The Club would welcome responses from competent caterers setting out how they will meet the requirements set out in section 2.

This should include:

• Sample menus, including prices
• An outline of your experience of management of and/or working in similar operations
• Details of your proposals for staffing the operation
• Your thoughts for future development of the business
• An indication of whether the accommodation available will be required
• Your availability to start

7.
Process
Your response should be received by 7pm on Friday 11th February 2023 and sent to:
Mr Neil Faulkner

Chairman of Board

Sidmouth Golf Club Limited

Cotmaton Road

Sidmouth

Devon

EX10 8SX

The Club will then select applicants for interview.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 11/02/2023