General Manager- Golf and Country club - Sevenoaks Kent

Leisure People; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Sevenoaks is seeking a General Manager for its golf and country club. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and golf, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and a track record in financial management. Responsibilities include leading staff, developing business strategies, and maintaining high standards in customer service. The position offers competitive on-target earnings and various benefits, including private healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Free golf

50% off food

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' General Manager experience in hospitality or leisure.
• Passion for golf and customer service.
• Ability to manage high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the leadership team and staff.
• Drive golf membership and revenue growth.
• Full financial accountability including profit and loss.
• Ensure property maintenance and safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer experience focus

Financial management

Food and beverage management

Job description

Overview

General Manager- Golf and Country club - Sevenoaks Kent

£96,000 On targets earnings (basic +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 beautiful Kent countryside. With a fabulous restaurant and function rooms, this is more than a golf venue, it is an attractive hospitality and events venue for members and guests to escape 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 and participation and revenues 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 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 Sevenoaks Kent.
• Flexible to work either a Saturday or a Sunday during the golf season and occasional evenings for big events.

For more information, please click apply with your C.V. and we will be in touch if you have the right level of experience.