Job Description

The Opportunity

About Meadowbrook Country Club

Founded in 1916, Meadowbrook Country Club blends timeless tradition with forward-looking innovation. The Club’s beautifully renovated facilities include a championship golf course, multiple dining venues, racquet and aquatics programs, and a dynamic calendar of social and family activities.

Following $35+ million in capital investments since 2017, Meadowbrook stands as one of the most vibrant and well-appointed private clubs in the Midwest — an extraordinary setting for an innovative and accomplished executive to guide the Club’s next chapter

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Detroit, Northville provides an ideal combination of sophistication, charm, and accessibility. The Club is governed by a nine-member elected Board and a streamlined structure of four advisory committees , designed to support clear governance and empower professional management.

The Ideal Candidate

The General Manager will be a strategic, inspiring, and visible leader who embodies excellence and professionalism. This individual will lead with integrity and emotional intelligence, fostering and commanding a high-performance staff culture built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The GM will also lead in protecting and enhancing the Club’s membership culture as one of consistency, connection, and pride, where every experience reflects the Club’s heritage and unwavering commitment to excellence. Members take comfort in belonging to a Club that honors tradition while celebrating community, where families and friends gather to enjoy meaningful moments without surprises, but thoughtful, reliable service and a familiar sense of kinship. This culture is both compelling and timeless, blending respect for the Club’s rich 100+ year history with a current-day outlook of vibrancy and shared joy that strengthens bonds across generations.

Key Candidate Attributes Include:

• Proven track record of executive leadership in a private club or comparable high-end hospitality organization.
• Deep understanding of governance and the ability to provide thoughtful strategic guidance to a Board of Directors.
• Exceptional financial acumen, operational expertise, and business judgment.
• Commitment to service excellence, member engagement, and staff training and development.
• Assertive presence, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Creativity, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial approach (own every asset and experience at the Club) to enhance the member experience.

Qualifications & Compensation

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (CCM, CCE) preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in senior-level private club management practice.
• Compensation: Reflective of a premier private club in the market and commensurate with experience and professional pedigree, plus comprehensive benefits and performance bonus incentive.

Why This Role

This is a rare and distinguished leadership opportunity to join a legacy club that has invested substantially in its facilities and is equally committed to investing in exceptional leadership. The General Manager at Meadowbrook Country Club will have the resources, autonomy, and Club community support to elevate one of Michigan’s most respected private clubs to even greater distinction.

Job Tags

Full time, Private practice,

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