General Manager Club

About Edina Country Club

Edina, MN | From its original inception in 1923 as the Thorpe Country Club to its present configuration, the Edina Country Club has a history rich in tradition and member support. The original clubhouse, which was built in 1923, burned to the ground on Halloween, 1929. It was replaced by a rich, colonial structure on what is now the present fifth green and sixth tee.

This building endured until 1959, when the present clubhouse replaced it. Several multi-million-dollar renovations have helped make the Edina Country Club what it is today, one of the most prestigious and desirable in the entire Upper Midwest, with significant capital plans under review. The Edina Country Club golf course, originally a 9-hole course, opened in 1923. Renowned architect Tom Bendelow designed the 18-hole course that opened for play one year later.

With the clubhouse changing locations, the sequence of holes has changed numerous times through the years, but the layout is basically the same. In 2010-11, the team of Tom Lehman and Chris Brands redesigned the course, installing new green complexes, bunkers, tees, and fairway grasses – but keeping the same basic layout.

Facility:
Private, Member-Owned
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds:
Approx. 29,000
Members: 375 Golf, 90 Social, 230 Pool/Tennis
Primary Golf Season:
April – October
Caddie Program:
No
Practice Range:
Yes
Additional Amenities:
Pool, Racquets, Golf Simulators

Title:

General Manager

Reports to:

Board of Directors
Supervises:
Director of Golf, Golf Course Superintendent, Controller, Director of Racquets, Executive Chef, Director of Membership and Communications, Director of Human Resources, Banquet Manager, and Food and Beverage Manager.
Position

Description:

The General Manager will serve as the primary liaison between the Board and Club staff, translating the Board’s strategic direction into effective day-to-day leadership while providing the Board with timely, transparent information and thoughtful recommendations. The GM will be accountable for ensuring that all departments operate collaboratively and consistently in support of the Club’s mission, values, financial objectives, and desired member experience.
The successful candidate will be a visible, proactive, and financially astute leader who combines strong business discipline with an appreciation for Edina Country Club’s approachable, family-oriented culture. The GM will be expected to strengthen financial and operational accountability, develop a high-performing leadership team, advance the Club’s master and capital planning initiatives, and ensure that decisions regarding service, programming, staffing, facilities, and investment reinforce the distinctive Edina Country Club experience.

• Provide strategic direction, oversight, coaching, and professional development for the Club’s senior leadership team and department heads. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards while creating an environment of collaboration and communication across departments.
• Evaluate the Club’s organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and talent to ensure the appropriate individuals and resources are positioned to support ECC’s current needs and long-term objectives. Retain and develop strong existing leaders while building organizational depth and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a culture centered on hospitality, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and consistent execution.

• Provide comprehensive oversight of the Club’s financial performance, including annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow…