Our client is a distinguished, recreational and society registered golf club that consists of both staff and private members drawn from all professions including politicians, government officials, and business people.

Some of their key facilities include a club house, modern changing rooms, state of the art Life fitness gym facility, a soccer pitch, jogging track and the general pristine golf course to what is today a modern facility aligned to international golfing standards.

Candidates with experience in the hospitality industry; preferably in sales and marketing are encouraged to apply

Job Purpose: Reporting to the BOD, the general manager will manager is responsible for overseeing and providing direction in all aspects of management of the golf facilities, including golf operations, course maintenance, customer service, sales and marketing, food and beverage, accounting/budgeting and human resources.

Key Responsibilities
Maintaining positive and productive relationships between the golf facility and its board of directors, golfers, guests, employees, community, government and industry.
Coordinating and administering the golf facility’s policies as defined by its board of directors.
Developing operating policies and procedures and delegating goals to department managers.
Implementing and monitoring the budget, monitoring the quality of the golf facility’s products and services, and ensuring maximum value of services to customers and/or members.
Securing and protecting the golf facility’s assets, including facilities and equipment.
Guiding and assisting the board of directors in the development of the facility’s long- and short-range objectives, goals, policies and programs.
Supervises functions of the golf course superintendent.
Oversees supervision of all food and beverage department functions.
Directs upkeep and repair of all facility buildings. Assists and advises employer with long-range plans for improvements to the facility.
Monitors operation of golf program, including teaching, scheduling, tournaments, locker rooms, driving range, cart rentals, and pro shop facility.
Keeps golfers adequately informed of the activities of the golf facility and encourages their participation. Ensures that sound relationships are maintained between staff and customers and/or members, and that proper consideration is given to customer and/or member complaints and suggestions.
Defines recommends and controls operating and financial objectives; works with department managers to develop short- and long-term plans and programs with supporting budget requests and financial estimates for each department and the golf facility as a whole. Presents proposals to the Board for approval.
Serves as liaison with civic organizations to maintain cordial community relations.
Develops, maintains and administers strategic long-range and annual organizational and business plans.
Coordinates, as appropriate, facility inter- and intra-committee activities.

Skills and Qualifications Required
Degree in business administration, hotel and restaurant management, or related field.
Minimum three to five years of experience in a service-oriented, hospitality industry, such as golf course management, hotel, resort, restaurant, retail or sports management.
Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles including uniform system of accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, compensation and benefit administration, financing capital projects, audits, internal revenue service, computers, business office organization and long-range financial planning.
Sales and marketing knowledge.
Human resource management skills in employee relations, management styles, organizational development, work/family balance, time management, stress management, labor issues and leadership vs. management.
Knowledge of building and facilities management in the areas of preventive maintenance, insurance and risk management, clubhouse/building remodeling and renovation, contractors, energy and water resource management, housekeeping, security, laundry and lodging operations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Excellent presentation skills.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Golf Club General Manager) jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 15th April 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands.
(Next to Unga House)