Managing Director (The Cape Beach & Racket Club)

Ennismore; Key Biscayne (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennismore seeks a visionary Managing Director to lead the pre-opening and launch of The Cape Beach & Racket Club in Key Biscayne. As the senior leader, you will guide all aspects of the member experience, commercial performance, and strategic direction from pre-opening through long-term operations.

You will oversee a multi-outlet luxury hospitality environment, drive governance, and build a high-performing team to create a unique, world-class destination for discerning residents and visitors

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hospitality, private clubs, or resort environments.
• Proven pre-opening leadership experience in a luxury hospitality or membership-driven business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with full P&L responsibility and budget ownership.
• Experience building and developing large, high-performing teams in dynamic service environments.
• Exceptional leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening activities, including operational planning, recruitment, training, and launch readiness.
• Establish and inspire a high-performing culture rooted in hospitality and member engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership across F&B, membership, wellness, recreation, events, and guest services.
• Build and develop a talented leadership team to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Serve as the face of the Club, cultivating relationships with members, ownership, and partners.
• Drive membership engagement, retention, and community-building initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, and efficiency.
• Partner with Paris Society and ownership to ensure strategic vision and commercial objectives.
• Champion innovation, creativity, and elevated service standards across touchpoints.

Skills

Leadership

Pre-opening leadership

P&L ownership

Team development

Stakeholder mgmt

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

Managing Director (The Cape Beach & Racket Club)

Set to open its doors in Spring 2027, The Cape Beach & Racket Club will redefine the private members club experience on Key Biscayne, Miami — a barrier island of rare beauty, just ten minutes from the city yet entirely apart from it. Built around a singular conviction that the finest life is not rushed, not performed, but quietly, fully embraced, the club offers a destination that belongs to no other place on earth.

Paris Society is currently undertaking the development of this extraordinary destination—a stand-alone private members club offering an unparalleled collection of experiences across dining, sports, wellness, and social life. Members will have access to the club's signature restaurant brands: a French coastal restaurant and acontemporary Japanese dining destination; Pool & Beach; a nine-court Racket Club; a Fitness & Wellness Centre; Kids Club and cafes. As we build the team that will bring this vision to life, we are seeking exceptional hospitality professionals who share our commitment to excellence, discretion, and the art of genuine hospitality.

We are seeking a visionary Managing Director to lead the pre-opening and launch of our newest private members club in Key Biscayne.

As the senior leader of the property, the Managing Director will be responsible for bringing to life one of South Florida's most anticipated luxury lifestyle destinations. From pre-opening through long-term operations, this role will oversee all aspects of the member experience, commercial performance, team leadership, and strategic direction of the Club.

The Club will offer a distinctive lifestyle experience featuring multiple food & beverage concepts, beach and aquatic experiences, racquet sports, wellness and fitness facilities, family programming, private events, and a vibrant membership community designed for discerning residents and visitors alike.

This is a rare opportunity to build a destination from the ground up and shape a community that redefines private membership hospitality in South Florida.

Job Description

What you'll do...

• Lead all pre-opening activities, including operational planning, recruitment, training, and launch readiness.
• Establish and inspire a high-performing culture rooted in hospitality, service excellence, and member engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership across all areas of the business, including food & beverage, membership, wellness, recreation, events, and guest services.
• Build and develop a talented leadership team capable of delivering exceptional experiences and long-term success.
• Serve as the face of the Club, cultivating strong relationships with members, ownership, community partners, and key stakeholders.
• Drive membership engagement, retention, and community-building initiatives that create a true sense of belonging.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Paris Society and ownership to ensure the Club achieves its strategic vision and commercial objectives.
• Champion innovation, creativity, and elevated service standards across every touchpoint of the member journey.

Qualifications

What we're looking for...

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within luxury hospitality, private clubs, resorts, lifestyle destinations, or related environments.
• Previous experience as a General Manager, Managing Director, Club Manager, or comparable executive leadership role.
• Proven pre-opening leadership experience within a luxury hospitality, resort, or membership-driven business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including full P&L responsibility and budget ownership.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-outlet hospitality operations.
• Experience building and developing large, high-performing teams in dynamic service environments.
• Exceptional leadership presence, communication skills, and stakeholder management abilities.
• A passion for hospitality, community-building, and creating memorable experiences.
• Experience within luxury private clubs or membership-based hospitality organizations is highly desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
• Ennismore’s values and fast-growing environment
• To help define global brands and have a direct impact on the member experience
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in an open and innovative culture that values creativity
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brands Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands

Why Join Us?

At Paris Society, we create unforgettable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive destinations, and remarkable talent. As part of Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, we bring together entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and a passion for excellence.

Joining our pre-opening team means having the opportunity to help shape the culture, build the team, and establish the foundations of a truly exceptional destination from day one.

If you are passionate about people, hospitality, and creating meaningful employee experiences, we'd love to hear from you.