General Manager

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore is seeking a dynamic General Manager / Secretary to lead the Club's operations, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will handle strategic execution, operational performance, and oversee regulatory compliance while enhancing service excellence and membership value.

This role will be responsible for financial stewardship, legal duties, and cultivating partnerships to ensure the Club's sustainable growth. Proven leadership in hospitality or similar industries is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Business Management or related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in Club, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Sports, Lifestyle, or Leisure industries.
• Strong understanding of financial management and budget oversight.
• Proactive, hands-on leader with strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies set by Management Committee.
• Provide strategic leadership for financial and operational guidelines.
• Develop long-term strategic and annual business plans.
• Drive membership initiatives to enhance overall value.
• Oversee all operational departments for service excellence.
• Fulfil statutory duties as Secretary under the Societies Act.

Skills

Leadership in Club or Hospitality

Financial Management

Analytical Capabilities

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree or Master's in Business Management

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager / Secretary to oversee all aspects of the Club’s operations, ensuring compliance with established policies while fostering strong and collaborative relationships with the Management Committee, members, guest, employees, community partners, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.

The successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for strategic execution, organisational performance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The General Manager / Secretary will translate the Management Committee’s policies and strategic priorities into actionable operational plans, strengthen internal capabilities, optimize resources, and continuously enhance membership value and service excellence.

This appointment carries full financial stewardship and legal responsibility of the Club’s functions and operations. The successful candidate will cultivate constructive partnerships across key stakeholders to uphold the Club’s reputation and ensure its long‑term sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies established by the Management Committee (MC) and oversee their effective execution across the Club. Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Provide strategic leadership by setting financial and operational guidelines, including preparation of capital budgets in accordance with the budget calendar. Review monthly financial statements and implement timely corrective actions where necessary.

• Develop and execute the Club’s long‑term strategic plan and annual business plan, with strong emphasis on revenue growth, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

• Drive marketing and membership initiatives to enhance membership value and promote Club facilities, programs, and services.

• Oversee all operational departments to ensure efficiency, service excellence, and compliance with sanitation, food safety, licensing, and regulatory standards.

• Advise the President, Management Committee, and sub‑committees on matters relating to construction, renovation, maintenance, procurement, capital expenditure, and service contracts.

• Analyze financial performance, manage cash flow, safeguard assets, and review income and expenditure against targets, making recommendations for improvement.

• Maintain professional engagement with the Club Managers Association and relevant industry bodies; participate in conferences and forums to stay updated on industry developments.

• Fulfil all statutory duties as Secretary under the Societies Act, including filing annual returns with the Registry of Societies and preparing annual reports and financial statements.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Master’s in Business Management, or related discipline,

• Proven leadership experience in Club, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Sports, Lifestyle, or Leisure industries.

• Strong understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and budget oversight.

• Ability to align IT initiatives with business objectives and drive operational improvements.

• Proactive, hands‑on leader with strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence.

• Meticulous with financial data and strong analytical capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Service‑oriented, results‑driven and a collaborative team player.

Candidates who have served in senior leadership or deputy leadership roles within club or hospitality, F&B, sports, lifestyle and leisure work environments are welcome to apply.