Golf Club General Manager -Brentwood

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.