Private Club General Manager Founding Operating Executive

Bath & Racquet Residences and Club; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal candidate brings proven leadership from luxury clubs or resorts, thrives in a lean ownership environment, and can build operations from the ground up with an emphasis on member satisfaction and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across hospitality, private clubs, or similar environments.
• Strong budget management, P&L, and financial forecasting.
• Experience in delivering exceptional member/resident experiences.
• Background in developing sales and marketing strategies for membership growth.
• Highly organized with multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative with staff, residents, and board members.
• Experience operating a private club or luxury hospitality venue.
• Experience on opening teams, startups, or go-to-market launches.
• Solid understanding of operations in racquet sports.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Customer relations

Sales & marketing

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Private club operations

Startup/go-to-market

Racquet sports operations

Job description

Company Description

Bath & Racquet Residences and Club is a luxury residential and Iconic Racquet Club for those seeking a dynamic live, work, and play environment. Combining modern amenities with a focus on wellness, recreation, and connection engagement, this club redefines upscale living and leisure. With a commitment to exceptional service and sustainability, Bath & Racquet fosters a vibrant and inclusive community. Located in Sarasota, FL, it offers a luxurious yet comfortable setting for members and residents alike.

Role Description

Currently interviewing for a Founding General Manager/Chief Operating Executive to help launch and lead a modern, hospitality driven destination featuring premier racquet amenities. wellness, upscale food and beverage and a highly curated member experience. Ideal for a proven operator from a luxury club, resort or lifestyle environment who thrives in a lean, high ownership setting and wants to build something exceptional from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in managing teams within hospitality, private clubs, or similar industries.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, profit and loss analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Experience in customer relations and creating excellent member and resident experiences.
• Background in developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies for membership growth.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including staff, residents, and board members.
• Experience in operating a private club or similar hospitality establishment
• Experience on an opening team, start up, product launch or go to market operation
• Strong understanding of Operations in Racquet Sports