JACK FERRETT THE CLUBHOUSE (TANUNDA CLUB)
A widely known and well respected local in Tanunda, Jack Ferrett possesses many skills and characteristics to make him a great leader. This was recognised in 2020 when he was inducted as a ‘Baron of The Barossa’ in recognition of his steadfast leadership and community service for “Hospitality knowledge, business acumen, leadership, innovation, custodial thinking, an excellent communicator with natural “people skills”, community involvement, ability to network, ability to take decisive action and to “get the job done”. Jack was approached by the Board of the Tanunda Club early in 2005 to take on the position of General Manager and try to turn the Club around. Although the venue had a long trading history dating back to 1891, the Club had met with financial difficulty and was at risk of closure and sale if it could not trade out of near bankruptcy. Growing up locally and with a strong connection to the town, Jack accepted the challenge and turned the business around within his first three months of operating, achieving record sales figures within six months. His business acumen led the Club out of a desperate trading position to one of solidarity and viability. Since then he has initiated four major
Jack Ferrett, General Manager
renovation projects and grown the profitability and reputation of the venue for the benefit of members and the local community. Jack’s most recent achievement has seen the Club open eight new Deluxe Guest Suites in November 2022. The launch coincided with the 131 years’ anniversary of the venue, adding a new revenue stream. This
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