General Manager @ Wild Spring Dunes

Dream Golf

• $100K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in golf or hospitality
  • Proven success launching or managing high-end golf resorts or mixed-use properties
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in complex budgets and P&Ls
  • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Proficient in project management and property management systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related field

Responsibilities

  • Oversee development, launch, and management of the resort golf experience
  • Develop strategic business plans to achieve growth targets and optimize revenue
  • Build and lead a multidisciplinary team committed to hospitality excellence
  • Establish high standards for operations, customer service, and facility management
  • Manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the resort
  • Champion brand storytelling and marketing to attract guests
  • Plan events and programs that enhance community engagement

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
Full Job Description
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


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

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