General Manager

Valleybrook; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Employee golf privileges

Chef prepared shift meals

Job summary

Valleybrook Country Club is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations and create an exceptional experience for members, guests and team members. The GM will oversee golf, food & beverage, events, facilities, and financial performance while driving overall club success.

This hands-on leader will build strong teams, manage budgeting, supplier relations, and member engagement, and report to the Ron Jaworski Golf group.

Qualifications

• Upbeat personality and professional demeanor.
• Executive-level leadership experience.
• College degree or proven senior-management background.
• Knowledge of golf is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of golf and food & beverage departments to maximize satisfaction efficiently.
• Oversee course conditions and maintenance daily with Greens Superintendent.
• Oversee pro shop sales and membership sales with daily/weekly/monthly goals.
• Assist in membership development and private/semi-private positioning.
• Coordinate banquet sales and operations with the banquet director.
• Implement new ideas to encourage participation in club activities.
• Ensure staff education, training, and weekly/annual evaluations.
• Hire, schedule, discipline, and manage staff per RJG policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Valleybrook Country Club - Blackwood, NJ 08012
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year
• Job Category: Management

Ron Jaworski Golf's Valleybrook Country Club is currently in search of a General Manager.

The General Manager serves as the Club’s senior operational leader and is responsible for creating an exceptional experience for members, guests, and Team Members while driving the overall success of the property.

We are looking for a visible, hands-on leader who enjoys being part of the daily Club experience—someone who builds relationships, develops great teams, understands the business side of club operations, and takes pride in creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy spending their time.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across golf operations, food & beverage, events and banquets, facilities, financial performance, marketing, Team Member development, and the overall member and guest experience.

About Us:

Ron Jaworski Golf strives to be an employer of choice.

When you join our team, you won't only get to use your skills to help grow our business, you also get to join the rapidly expanding Ron Jaworski Golf family. This diverse team takes pride in working hard and playing hard. We foster a culture of opportunity by helping our employees advance their careers and always look for opportunities to promote and celebrate our hard-working staff.

We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for all of our guests while leading the pack and driving change. We strive to build customers for life by getting involved in the community around us and investing in our youth through Jaws Youth Playbook, our 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for Growth within the Organization
• Employee Golf Privileges
• Chef Prepared Shift Meals at No Cost to Employees
• Ongoing Country Club/Hospitality Training and Experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Responsibility:

• To manage, direct, and administer the activities of all golf and food & beverage related departments in an effort to maximize customer satisfaction in an efficient and economical way.
• To oversee course conditions, set-up and maintenance on a daily basis working along with the Greens Superintendent. Report results to RJG
• To oversee the pro shop sales on a daily basis. Report results to RJG
• To oversee membership sales on a daily basis. Setting and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals. Report results to RJG
• To help analyze & evaluate the finances of memberships in relation to the golf club becoming private club or remaining semi-private
• To oversee the pub on a daily basis working along with pub employees. Report results daily to RJG
• To oversee the banquet sales and operations on a daily basis working along with the banquet director. Setting and maintaining daily, weekly & monthly sales goals. Report results to RJG.
• To implement new ideas and projects, which encourage maximum participation in all club activities.
• Ensure that education and training programs are conducted for all employees
• Be responsible for overall scheduling for all above departments to ensure no conflicts.
• To direct, manage, and administer the staff and all managers to maximize customer satisfaction and esprit’ décor.
• Conduct weekly managers & BEO meetings.
• Ensure managers conduct regular meeting with their staff.
• Conduct annual employee evaluations including the use of a performance rating sheet and setting performance objectives.
• Be responsible for hiring, scheduling, disciplining, and/or terminating employees according to RJG policies and procedures. Establish wage rates for employees.
• Ensure that golf teaching and educations programs are available to our members and guests to maximize the use of the driving range.
• Ensure the optimum use of the Tee Sheet on a daily basis
• Create an increased public interest in golf for males and females of all age groups
• Participate in any reorganization, development or change in golf course structure
• Be responsible for membership development and maintenance of membership records and files.
• Ensure that the ordering, pricing and displaying of quality pro shop merchandise is done in a timely and cost-effective manner along with the director of golf.
• Ensure that members and guests adhere to club policies and/or regulations.
• Maintain the constant cleanliness and organization of the club from the kitchen, offices, public areas, cart barn, maintenance building, outdoor and dumpster areas.
• Maintain food cost and liquor beverage costs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, pub and banquet facility in order to provide sanitary conditions for guests & employees.
• Maintain ordering policies for food & beverage to ensure all food from the menu is available at all times
• Devise and control purchasing policies and procedures; establish inventory levels on a timely basis. Prepare related reports and records.
• Present to RJM an annual operating and capital budget (preliminary due by October 1) and to manage the club’s operations within the approved budget
• Recommend policies to strengthen the financial position of the club
• Maintain cooperation with the community officials and develop a strong awareness with the people of the community.
• Be current on development in the world of golf and F&B and present the facility as being a leader in positive innovation.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an upbeat personality that will make people feel welcome and that reflects favorable on the facility. Including public speaking skills as well as personal human relations abilities. Maintain the language and professionalism required of someone in your position.
• Must be a qualified executive and have demonstrated that quality.
• Shall possess a college degree from an accredited college/university of have an experienced background, which would equal proficiency.
• Shall be a golfer and be familiar with the game of golf.

• a. Must possess an upbeat personality that will make people feel welcome and that reflects favorable on the facility. Including public speaking skills as well as personal human relations abilities. Maintain the language and professionalism required of someone in your position.
• b. Must be a qualified executive and have demonstrated that quality.
• c. Shall possess a college degree from an accredited college/university of have an experienced background, which would equal proficiency.
• d. Shall be a golfer and be familiar with the game of golf.
• e. Must have promotional ability, physical and mental energy and have demonstrated creative talents
• f. Should have the respect of his/her peers.