General Manager

Colonial Staffing Group Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution/mâtç

Paid vacation, sick time, personal and

holidays

Job summary

Colonial Staffing Group Inc. is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a private golf and country club in Southern Connecticut. This hands-on role requires leadership of staff, budgeting, and driving member engagement to deliver exceptional service.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Board and department leaders to enhance the member and guest experience, manage finances, and lead growth initiatives across golf, dining and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in hospitality or related preferred.
• 5+ years of private club leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of private club and golf operations.
• Experience managing staff, budgets and day-to-day operations.
• Strong member relations and customer service background.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day club operations and service delivery.
• Manage and motivate club staff.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance and cost controls.
• Drive membership retention, recruitment and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate member golf events and club operations with dining and events.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Member relations

Operations management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in hospitality or related

Job description

General Manager – Private Golf & Country Club

Southern Connecticut (New Haven, CT area)

$145,000 - $175,000 + Bonus

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an established private golf and country club in Southern Connecticut. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for overall club operations, financial performance, member experience, staff leadership, membership growth and coordination across golf, dining, events and other club amenities.

The General Manager will work closely with the Board of Directors, Golf Professional, Course Superintendent and department leaders to maintain a high level of service and deliver an exceptional member and guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day club operations and overall service delivery
• Manage, develop and motivate club staff
• Oversee budgets, financial performance and cost controls
• Drive membership retention, recruitment and engagement initiatives
• Maintain high standards for member and guest service
• Partner closely with golf operations and course leadership
• Coordinate member golf events and outside outings
• Oversee dining, events, administrative functions and other club operations
• Provide regular operational and financial updates to the Board
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability and the overall member experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in hospitality or related preferred
• 5+ years of country club leadership experience
• Strong understanding of private club and golf operations
• Experience managing staff, budgets and day-to-day operations
• Strong member relations and customer service background
• Financial and operational management experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• $145,000–$175,000 base salary, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution/match
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holidays

This is an opportunity for an experienced private club leader to take ownership of a growing operation and work closely with club leadership to continue strengthening the member experience.