Golf Club General Manager/Chief Operating Officer

Raritan Valley Country Club is excited to announce an exceptional and highly sought-after leadership opportunity for a Golf Club General Manager / Chief Operating Officer.  This role represents a rare and career-defining opportunity to lead one of America’s most respected private clubs. As General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, you will set the tone for excellence—driving strategic vision, elevating operations, and delivering an unparalleled member experience. You will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors to shape the future of the Club while honoring its storied tradition.  We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about hospitality, excels in team development, and thrives in a culture centered on service, innovation, and community.  Established in 1911, Raritan Valley Country Club is a distinguished private club nestled in Bridgewater, New Jersey, known for its rich heritage, vibrant membership, and commitment to excellence. The Club boasts an impeccably manicured 18-hole championship golf course, a stunning 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, four Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, two indoor squash courts, and a resort-style swimming pool complete with a waterslide. Members enjoy dynamic year-round programming, exceptional dining experiences, and a thriving social calendar that defines the Club’s welcoming and engaging culture.  Earning Potential: Up to $225,000 annually (including salary & bonus), dependent on experience  Full health care benefits package, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, and paid time off.  Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Position Overview:

The General Manager/Chief Operating Officer serves as the chief executive of the Club, responsible for the overall success, culture, and strategic leadership of all Club operations. This executive oversees all aspects of the member and guest experience, financial performance, and team engagement—ensuring the Club maintains its tradition of excellence while continuously evolving for the future. 

The position will manage all facility operations including services, activities and relationships between the facility, its members, team members, community, government and industry, while reporting to Hampton Golf and conducting him/herself in a professional fashion; coordinating and administering company policies and procedures as agreed upon by management and ownership; producing all reporting requirements in a timely manner; training of team members; holding weekly meetings and directing the work of department managers; communicating of goals to the entire team; preparing, implementing and monitoring the budget; monitoring the quality of products and services to ensure maximum customer satisfaction in all departments. Also securing and protecting assets, including financials, the facilities and equipment.

The GM/COO reports directly to the Board of Directors, working collaboratively with the Board, committees, members, and a highly capable senior leadership team to uphold the Club’s distinguished reputation and long-term success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief steward of the Club’s mission, culture and brand of excellence.
• Develops and coordinates the development of long range and annual business plans.
• Coordinates the development of operating, cash flow and capital budgets while monitoring the accuracy of financial statements. Reviews income and expenses relative to plans, implements corrective measures as needed and reports status on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Manages and oversees all accounting, inventories, banking, audit procedures and cash flow and establishes controls to safeguard funds and assets, i.e. annual property inventory list and video, daily cash management and deposit of funds.
• Administers personnel and general policies and ensures proper hiring, training, supervising, development, and corrective action in accordance with fair labor standards, safety and established policies as defined in the Hampton Golf Manuals.
• Ensures and oversees the development of operating procedures, shift checklists and training manuals of Hampton Golf.
• Operate within all guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Develops and maintains a sound organizational structure.
• Monitors the performance of all daily operations, functions, and services. Assures high standards and total customer satisfaction.
• Ensures accurate recording of hourly labor and timely, accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure and develop the emergency and safety procedures as defined in the Hampton Golf manuals.
• Maintains active