Kate Brett-Castle
Manager, Operations, Project, Team, Event Manager
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About
Dynamic and results-oriented golf and hospitality professional with a passion for elevating customer experiences and driving operational excellence. Known for innovative approaches to golf operations management, strong leadership, and a commitment to fostering inclusive and engaging club environments.
With over two decades of experience spanning golf club management, hospitality, and procurement, I bring a comprehensive skill set and a proactive approach to leadership. My expertise includes driving revenue growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing member and guest satisfaction. As a seasoned director and head professional in both UK and South African markets, I have a proven record of fostering team synergy, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering high-quality event and service standards.
I am currently seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and insights within the golf, hospitality and leisure sector, with availability from early 2025.
Experience
I am currently working as a Case Administrator supporting and assisting the family business. Prior to this I have a strong background, working for more than a decade, as a professional golfer - coaching, retail, operations, customer engagement and service delivery, events and club management. I also have a wealth of commercial experience as a qualified buyer and supply chain manager working with projects, logistics, financial accountability and revenue growth.
My employment has, in the main, been founded in the hospitality and leisure industries.
Bretts Business Recovery
Position: Case Administrator supporting and assisting the Family Business
Duration: September 2023 – Present
Director of Golf
Heron Country Club, Brentwood, Essex, Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
Director of Golf & PGA Professional
Kloof Country Club, Durban, South Africa, 2019 - Nov 2022
Head PGA Golf Professional / Retail Manager & Head Coach
Indie Golf Pty Ltd, Kloof Country Club, Oct 2013 - Nov 2019
Brampton Heath Golf Centre, UK Position: General Manager, Duration: 2 years,
Whitbread Plc, UK. Positions: Various, including Procurement Manager, Food Business Development Manager and Commercial Manager, Duration: 9 years
Previous Roles Include:
- Payroll & Accounts Administrator, Contract Packaging Specialist, Durban
- General Manager / Partner, Wholehog Pub & Fayre, Gillitts
- Purser / Chef / Hostess, Various Sailing and Super Yachts
Education
PGA of South Africa - AAA member (current)
Post Graduate Diploma - Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
BA Hons Degree Business Studies.
Agile Foundation, Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner
