Job Description

Company Overview

Kinkell Byre,

the Original Barn Venue

, is just outside St Andrews with gorgeous views of the sea. We are a busy and vibrant family-run weddings and events venue that delivers around 100 events per year and rising.

Our mission is to make people happy and deliver the perfect day through exceptional experiences.

Excellent Customer Service

is at the heart of what we do and our

close-knit team

is here to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout each event. We are also focused on expanding our offering, enhancing and improving the venue, introducing more sustainable processes and improving local biodiversity.

Summary

We are looking for a

new Byre Manager

to run our busy wedding and events venue with a wide-ranging remit. From managing our growing team and ensuring the smooth running of all our weddings and events to driving sales and marketing, maintaining the highest level of customer service and further growing the business.

We are looking for someone who is fun, creative and professional to work with and who is prepared to muck in!

This is a leadership role and will involve the oversight of a number of assistants and other staff as well as integrating input from external suppliers and the owners to ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional weddings and events.

This is a full-time position but we are a flexible employer and will do everything we can to make sure your work and hours fit snuggly with the rest of your life.

Responsibilities

Report to business owner Events, venue and accommodation Oversee logistics of all events and accommodation Oversee sales and marketing Smooth running of events and accommodation Exceptional customer service Manage and recruit a team of: 3 full-time staff, ~20 part-time staff, other key contractors and external suppliers. Full-time staff include two Byre Assistants to support the Byre Manager role and one facilities/ bar manager. Part-time staff include additional Byre Assistants, bar staff and logitstical support staff. Handle key contractors including bookkeeping/ PAYE and admin support, cleaning companies and marketing agencies Handle external suppliers including caterers, photographers, videographers, florists, decorators, celebrants, accomodation... etc Maintain strong relationships with all customers, including wedding couples, corporates, student committees, destination management companies, local hotels, accommodation guests and the local tourism industry Integrate the new bridal lodge into operations, expected in 2026 Support the student storage business Keep a "tidy house", ensuring orderly finances and operational processes Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Foster a positive team environment that encourages collaboration and growth

Experience & Qualifications

Proven high standards, strong organisational skills and professionalism Experience in events, hospitality or customer services Proven strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate a team and think independently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong work ethic and happy to muck in The following experience would be great but is not essential: business management and development, customer services, sales, marketing, weddings
Package would include fixed salary and incentive based element. Hours are flexible but you would likely need to work some late nights, evenings and weekends as needed.

We believe that this is a great opportunity for a well-rounded, fun-loving individual with a broad range of skills to work in a relaxed environment as part of a close-knit team and to shape the business and grow alongside it.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

St. Andrews KY16 8PN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Management: 1 year (required) Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person