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Hobe Sound, FL
General Manager / Director of Golf
ABOUT LOST LAKE GOLF CLUB
ABOUT LOST LAKE GOLF CLUB
Hobe Sound, FL | The Golf Club at Lost Lake offers a semi-private, 18-hole golfing experience set amidst picturesque preserves and wetlands. Its extensive amenities include five tees, a spacious 300+ yard driving range, and practice chipping and putting greens. We're excited to introduce Warren Bottke's esteemed teaching school, providing club repair, fittings, and a dedicated hitting bay. Crafted by renowned designers Jim and Tom Fazio II, our course debuted in 1993, offering championship-level play and a luxurious 11,000 sq. ft. clubhouse featuring a pro shop, grille room, and dining area ideal for weddings and banquets. From private lessons to golf clinics, our professional staff caters to golfers of all levels. Membership options vary from full access to social memberships and to golf and dining privileges with limited summer memberships.
UPCOMING INITIATIVES AND CLUB VISION
UPCOMING INITIATIVES AND CLUB VISION
Lost Lake is under new ownership and focused on projects aimed to help better enhance the golf and lifestyle experience at the club. Current discussions center around irrigation upgrades and clubhouse updates and improvements.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Private Ownership
Course Access: Semi-Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 49,000
Number of Members: 590
Primary Golf Season: December - April
Daily Fee Rate - $95
2024 Budget (topline revenue) - $3.4 million
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: General Manager / Director of Golf
Reports to: Owner
Supervises: All department managers: Agronomy, Finance/Clubhouse, Executive Chef, as well as all golf and bag room staff
Lost Lake is seeking a detail-oriented General Manager/Director of Golf to lead club and golf operations. The desired individual possesses strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate with members and staff.
Direct reports to the General Manager include the Director of Agronomy, Club House Manager/Accounting Manager, and golf staff. General Manager is responsible for scheduling and leading regularly scheduled staff meetings and outlining club guidelines and expectations across all departments.
The General Manager is responsible for administering policies and rules established by the Owner and is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Club’s day-to-day activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The General Manager will oversee and direct the Club’s Department Heads and be responsible for the entire Club operation, including but not limited to the following key areas:
Member and Guest Experience - Cultivate a warm personable experience that is centered around consumer engagement at the facility.
Staffing - Effectively work with Department Heads to attract, hire, develop, and promote appropriate staffing levels club-wide.
Day-to-Day Operations - Develop strong relationships with Department Heads resulting in a functional understanding of each department ensuring operational efficiency and success.
Capital Improvement Projects - Work as an advisor to the owner to oversee CIP projects in progress and advise on planning necessary future projects.
Membership Sales and Marketing - oversee the ongoing Membership sales and marketing activities. Engage in the local community to develop and foster relationships.
Club Communications - Create engaging Club Communications and promotion of such. Oversee regular Club communication and any other Club collateral.
Budgeting and Accounting - Development of the annual budgets for Owner approval. Provide monthly financial reporting as requested including accounts payable and accounts receivable while working closely with the Accounting Manager and Finance Committee.
Golf Programming - Manage the club golf events, and oversee the merchandising operations while growing coaching, instruction, and growth of the game initiatives.
Industry and Community - Represent the club in the local community creating awareness of membership and event opportunities.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Although previous General Manager experience is preferred, the club will consider candidates who have excellent experience and proven career trajectories at top facilities with 5 or more years of experience in management positions.
Active membership and certification with the PGA is required with membership affiliation with the CMAA paired with a college degree is preferred.
Strong Interpersonal skills that foster the ability to lead and develop a team and provide outstanding member service
Proven leadership capabilities that can attract, retain, and develop key talent.
Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to grow membership and the club's reputation on a local, regional, and national scale.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is February 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Lost Lake Golf Club, General Manager / Director of Golf
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Mike Goin | Owner | Lost Lake Golf Club
Scott Kmiec, Ted Logan, and Geoff Lofstead are leading this search.
Please contact them with any questions.
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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