General Manager

Champion Hillsan award-winning private club and vibrant mountain residential community invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Chief Operating Officer / General Manager (COO/GM). Surrounded by 732 acres of Blue Ridge beauty Champion Hills combines a nationally recognized Tom Fazio golf course with a welcoming active club culture and luxury mountain living. Together the Champion Hills Club and Property Owners Association operate a $10M enterprise serving engaged members and residents who proudly call this community home.

This opportunity is ideal for a visible relationship-driven executive with strong business discipline a strategic understanding of facilities and infrastructure a passion for food & beverage excellence and an appreciation for exceptional golf operations and course conditioning. The COO/GM will lead a lifestyle-focused organization where hospitality operational strength and community pride go hand in hand.

The Opportunity:
This position serves as Chief Operating Officer/ General Manager overseeing all Club and POA functions culture financial strategy infrastructure care capital planning and golf operations. Champion Hills Fazio course is a signature asset requiring collaborative leadership between golf professionals agronomy and clubhouse teams to deliver an outstanding golf experience on the course and in every department that touches the golfers journey. With over 65% of members living full-time in the community infrastructure stewardship capital asset planning and awareness of real estate value drivers are essential. Dining at the clubhouse is
also a defining experience demanding a leader skilled in food & beverage operations service standards menu collaboration and cost management. The COO/GM partners closely with the Club Board of Governors and Property Owners Association (POA) Board and is responsible for timely clear and proactive communication with members residents and staff. Ideal

Candidate Profile Champion Hills seeks a COO/GM who is:
People-First and Visible
Approachable and active among members golfers and staff
Forms genuine relationships that inspire engagement and trust

Golf-Savvy and Course-Aware
Understands that the golf experience extends beyond the course
Values close alignment between golf operations agronomy F&B clubhouse services and events
Appreciates how conditioning hospitality and service influence satisfaction and membership value

F&B-Driven and Service-Focused
Passionate about culinary excellence and personalized service
Experienced in restaurant operations menu collaboration staffing and service training

Infrastructure- and Real EstateAware
Recognizes how facilities roads utilities landscaping and capital upkeep protect lifestyle and property values
Makes decisions that enhance community desirability and operational sustainability

Business-Smart and Strategic
Skilled in budgeting financial planning capital projects and operational discipline
Leads a complex multi-department enterprise with a collaborative team-driven approach

Interdepartmental Connector
Promotes strong coordination between golf agronomy F&B clubhouse recreation maintenance and POA functions
Eliminates silos and ensures seamless member-first experiences across all touch points

Governance-Savvy
Operates as COO implementing Board policies and advising with informed strategic recommendations
Communicates proactively clearly and on time with leadership staff and membership

Key Responsibilities
Serve as COO overseeing Club and POA operations culture talent and strategy
Lead and elevate golf operations and golf course maintenance in partnership with golf and agronomy leadership
Oversees the enhancement of all food and beverage programs staffing and member experience
Promote interdepartmental collaboration and communication across all amenity and service areas
Direct financial strategy budgeting forecasting reporting and capital management
Maintain infrastructure and community amenities to protect property value and experience
Develop and mentor department leaders fostering accountability and service culture
Communicate consistently and timely with the Board committees staff and membership
Support lifestyle programming that builds connection pride and community identity

Qualifications
Proven senior leadership in private clubs luxury resorts or residential lifestyle communities
Demonstrated success in food & beverage leadership and service culture development
Experience overseeing golf operations or working closely with golf and agronomy teams
Experience managing infrastructure assets capital budgets or community facilities
Awareness of how operational decisions influence real estate value and membership satisfaction
Strong financial communication and relationship leadership skills
CCM or CCE preferred but not required

Lifestyle & Location
Hendersonville NC offers four-season mountain living a charming historic downtown and proximity to Ashevilles culinary and arts scene. Hiking waterfalls golf cycling and outdoor recreation surround the community where residents and staff enjoy a relaxed yet engaged lifestyle rooted in nature and connection.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing:
Leadership philosophy
Food & beverage experience
Golf operations and/or agronomy collaboration
Infrastructure or real estate awareness
Approach to communication and community-focused hospitality

Required Experience:

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