General Manager Golf Course Solihull to 42K
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and people-focused General Manager to lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of a well-established 18 hole pay and play golf course in Solihull with a 350-member gym and driving range generating a combined turnover of £1.3m. There is a significant event, functions .weddings and wakes business that boosts the clubhouse F and B spend. This is a hands-on leadership role with full operational and commercial accountability for the site.
The role is ideally suited to a centre or general manager from the leisure or hospitality industries with a well-rounded skillset across leadership, sales, operations and managing a food and beverage offer. An interest in golf would be beneficial.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop a clear commercial strategy while maintaining the quality of the member and visitor experience.
- Focus on margin retention, cost control and operational efficiency within the F and B operation.
- Increase golf course utilisation through more Golf Days, societies, corporate bookings and external events.
- Drive membership retention and growth while delivering an outstanding experience all areas
- Improve both the NPS and employee engagement scores.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of 3 heads of department and approximately 20 colleagues
- Have a clear focus on health & safety, compliance, and customer standards.
- Build strong relationships with local businesses, corporates, societies and event organisers.
- Oversee a 2nd smaller operation within the area..
You will be responsible for your own rota and would typically be expected to work a minimum of I duty management shift per week and a couple of weekend days per month.
In addition to a basic salary of up to 42K, there are 33 days annual holiday allowance, free golf and leisure memberships with additional benefits including access to both salary sacrifice and holiday purchase schemes.
Due to the anticipated high level of interest only these candidates meeting the above criteria can be considered.
Golf General Manager in Birmingham employer: Leisure People Recruitment
As a General Manager at our well-established golf course in Solihull, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including 33 days of annual leave, free golf and leisure memberships, and access to salary sacrifice schemes, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Join us to lead a passionate team and make a meaningful impact on our community while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant leisure setting.
Contact Details:
Leisure People Recruitment Recruitment Team
