Club Manager

What do Club Managers do?

A Club Manager or Nightclub Manager is responsible for the cost effective and successful operation of the club. The character of clubs in the music industry is very diverse. Some will offer live music most or all nights, some may specialize in DJs. Whether the club is independent or owned by a chain it has its own identity and is likely to specialize in a particular type of music, such as dance, house, folk or rock.

A Club Manager's role involves a wide variety of tasks and a high level of responsibility. Managers are responsible for ensuring that the club is operated as an efficient and profitable business, and that all licensing and heath and safety legislation are adhered to.

A Club Manager may be involved in organizing and promoting new music and entertainment events, booking musicians and DJs, developing the club's marketing strategy, managing the club's membership, including attracting new audiences and clients and retaining existing ones. They may be required to have an input into the club's music policy.

A key part of the Club Manager's role is to oversee the day to day operation of the club, ensuring that the various functions work together smoothly. This will involve: managing club staff, including recruitment and training, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the club's premises, ensuring health and safety standards are maintained, organizing and publicizing music events, negotiating with artists, DJs and bands, dealing with paperwork, managing stock and premise maintenance and overseeing the management of club premises and facilities.

Contacts and networks in the music business can be an asset. Many clubs will look for a Club Manager with marketing experience and contacts in the area of music they specialize in, such as DJ music. A Club Manager that is familiar with the area and with the competitors is always highly valued. Competitor visits to check out other venues' music, admissions policies and promotions can be an important part of the job. Personal contact such as meeting customers and managing VIP parties and guest lists also helps to make a successful Club Manager.

A career in Club Management requires a great deal of energy and commitment. Hours can be long and late nights and weekend work are routine. A Club Manager will have excellent project management and administrative skills, good numeracy and literacy, excellent people and people management skills, an enthusiasm for music and the club scene and a talent for marketing and promotion.

There are 502 music industry professionals with the job title Club Manager on Music Jobs

Club Manager jobs which have appeared on the Music Jobs jobs board:

Assistant General Manager of Piano Bar Minneapolis, MN	10/07/11
Club Manager Washington, DC	08/11/11
Jazz Club Manager New York City, NY (non-paid or commission only)	08/09/11

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