General Manager- Golf and Country club

Posted 4 days 22 hours ago by Leisure People

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Essex, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM131
Job Description

General Manager- Golf and Country club - Brentwood Essex

£88,000 - £96,000 On targets earnings (basic depending on experience +annual bonus) + excellent benefits

We are looking for a commercially minded General Manager to take forward a successful and busy golf and country club set in the picturesque countryside of Essex. With a fabulous restaurant, bar and several well-appointed function rooms, this is more than a golf venue, it is a vibrant hospitality and events venue for members and guests to escape and celebrate special occasions in their busy lives.

The company is going through a period of transformation with further investment and growth plans in the future, so it is fantastic time to be joining them.

On top of a realistic on-target-earnings of up to £96,000, benefits include private healthcare, contributory pension, free golf and 50% off food

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, develop and inspire your leadership team and front-line staff to deliver an amazing customer experience and give the members and guests a sense of belonging.

  • Develop and deliver the business plan to drive golf membership, green fees and revenue from food and beverage and events.

  • Full financial accountability; profit and loss, income, expenditure and costings of events.

  • Ensure the property and grounds are well maintained, clean and safe at all times.

Person Specification:
  • Have a passion for playing or watching golf.

  • Highly personable and professional with a passion for hospitality and delivering great customer experience.

  • At least 3 years' General Manager experience in a similar hospitality/leisure 'club' environment such as golf clubs, sports clubs, health & Fitness clubs, private members clubs, events venues, hospitality venues or hotels.

  • Strong leadership with a track record of successfully managing and motivating sales and operations teams to deliver quality standards and achieve ambitious budgets.

  • Experience in managing food and beverage operations and hosting events.

  • Have your own transport and live within commuting distance of the district of Brentwood Essex.

  • Flexible to work either a Saturday or a Sunday during the golf season and occasional evenings for big events.