General Manager @ Wild Spring Dunes

Wild Spring Dunes; Mount Enterprise (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Wild Spring Dunes in East Texas invites a seasoned General Manager to shape the resort's golf and hospitality experience. You will lead culture, recruit top teams, and oversee every detail from groundwork to a thriving destination.

The role offers a unique opportunity to guide a new, high-profile golf resort and community. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in golf or hospitality leadership, a track record of launching high-end resorts, strong financial acumen, and a passion for delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership in golf or hospitality.
• Proven track record launching or managing high-end golf resorts.
• Experience building guest communities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, launch, and ongoing management of the resort golf experience.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve growth targets and enhance guest experience.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of hospitality and excellence.
• Establish and maintain high standards for operations, service, and facility management.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and performance metrics for all departments.
• Oversee recruitment, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Hospitality operations

Financial acumen

People management

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Hospitality Management

Tools

Project management systems

Property management systems

Job description

Who We Are

Wild Spring Dunes spans more than 2,400 secluded acres in the Piney Woods of East Texas — towering pine and hardwood forests, open meadows, rolling hills, and spring‑fed ravines. The land laid out its own logic, and the golf courses follow it: the first course, designed by Tom Doak, opened for full play in September 2026, with a second course from Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw planned. A short course, practice center, clubhouse and lodge, cabins, homesites, and F&B outlets round out the vision. Wild Spring Dunes offers a rare sense of space and quiet — a place where golf, nature, and community come together. Set between Houston and the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metroplex, it's an invitation to enjoy the walk in the pines and experience the serenity of the unbounded outdoors.

Your role

As General Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind establishing an industry‑leading golf and hospitality resort experience. You will shape the culture, build the teams, and oversee every detail of our operations—from the earliest groundwork to a thriving, world‑class destination. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow a new, high‑profile golf destination. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in golf course management and hospitality, with a proven track record of driving growth and maximizing operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Hospitality Operations

• Oversee the overall development, launch, and ongoing management of the resort golf experience
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve growth targets, optimize revenue streams, and enhance the guest experience
• Build, lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of hospitality, excellence, collaboration, and best‑in‑class service
• Establish and maintain high standards for resort operations, customer service, and facility management
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and performance metrics for all departments
• Oversee employment activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions

Financial Leadership

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the resort
• Analyze financial performance, monitor KPIs, and implement strategies to optimize profitability and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

Marketing, Brand & Community Engagement

• Champion brand storytelling and marketing that attracts guests
• Foster relationships with industry partners, local leaders, potential investors and the broader community
• Plan and execute events, promotions, and programs that create “wow” moments to enhance engagement and community involvement

What You Bring

• 10+ years of senior leadership in golf or hospitality with experience creating community for guests
• Proven success in launching or managing high‑end golf resorts or mixed‑use hospitality properties
• A passion for building great teams and growing lasting golf communities in a dynamic, high‑growth environment
• Strong financial acumen, with hands‑on experience managing complex budgets and P&Ls
• Strategic thinking with a results‑oriented mindset
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to navigate complex projects
• High level of adaptability, with experience managing the challenges of new developments
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Founders, Homeowners, and community leaders
• Openness to learn from, and willingness to contribute to, other Sandborn properties and their staff
• Proficient in project management and property management systems
• A passion for golf, hospitality, and delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related field

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

• health insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.