General Manager

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Naas Golf Club – General Manager Job Description

Reporting to: Chairperson of the Executive / Management Committee

Accountable to: Management Committee

Direct Reports: Head Greenkeeper, Bar Manager, Administration team, Club Professional, and Catering Franchisee

Location: Naas Golf Club, Kerdiffstown, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, occasionally including evening and weekend work

Salary: Subject to experience, there is a competitive remuneration package.

About Naas Golf Club

At Naas GC, our purpose is to be a friendly, welcoming and accessible community centred club, proud of its heritage and passionate about the future, that delivers an excellent experience for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Founded in 1896, the club comprises an 18-hole golf course, a recently upgraded clubhouse, bar, restaurant and professional shop. We are featured in Ireland’s Top 100 courses and have circa 1,100 members including a thriving junior section.

As a traditional members club, we are committed to providing our members and guests with a high-quality experience both on and off the golf course. The club employs approximately 20 full and part time staff.

Role Overview – the person we are looking for…The General Manager of Naas GC will be a visible, approachable leader who leads by example. They will support and guide the team, communicate clearly, and help create a great experience for members. With strong planning and operational skills, they will build positive relationships, drive commercial success, and ensure the club runs smoothly, professionally, and continues to grow. Key Areas of Responsibility People Leadership

· Lead, support, and develop all club staff

· Build a positive, professional, member-focused culture

· Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management

· Ensure all health, safety, and compliance requirements are met.

Course Management

· Work closely with the Head Greenkeeper and Course Committee on course quality and planning

· Ensure maintenance standards meet member expectations

· Manage long-term course improvement plans and projects.

Clubhouse & Surrounds

· Ensure the clubhouse and all surrounding areas are welcoming, clean, and well-maintained

· Deliver a consistently high-quality member and guest experience

· Oversee clubhouse operations, including bar, catering, and facilities

· Manage staff and subcontractors to agreed standards

· Plan and coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and improvements.

Financial Management

· Prepare and manage annual budgets

· Monitor income, costs, and financial performance

· Identify commercial opportunities to grow revenue, including sponsorship

· Ensure effective tendering, procurement, and contractual processes are in place to secure best value for money.

Member & External Communications

· Maintain clear, timely communication with members

· Build strong relationships with committees and stakeholders

· Represent the club professionally with suppliers, partners, and the community.

Administration & Club Operating System

· Ensure timely billing, collection, and tracking of all subscriptions and related income

· Oversee day-to-day club operations and compliance

· Manage policies, procedures, and reporting

· Support smooth delivery of competitions and events

· Ensure effective use of club management systems and tools

· Maintain accurate records and data

· Improve processes to enhance service and efficiency.

Person Specification

Qualifications: Relevant third-level qualification or professional accreditation in Business, Hospitality, or Club Management (e.g., CMDip or CCM).

Leadership Experience: At least 3 years’ experience as a General Manager in a golf club or similar hospitality environment.

Strategic Thinking: - Open to new ideas and able to see better ways of working.

Results & Delivery: Proven ability to deliver results and manage time-sensitive programmes.

Finance & Governance: Comfortable working within clear governance structures, combined with strong financial and budget management skills with a solid understanding of financial reporting.

Technical Skills: Strong user of Microsoft Office. Good understanding of systems development and process improvement. Experience with golf club management systems (e.g., Clubnet, ClubV1) is an advantage.

Behavioural Skills:

· Decision-making: Able to make clear, confident decisions.

· Delegation: Able to mentor, support, and delegate effectively.

· Judgement: Can balance individual member needs with the overall needs of the Club.

· Communication: Warm, confident communicator able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

· Initiative: A flexible, proactive self-starter who works well as part of a team and embraces change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Golf Industry: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person