General Manager

Boston Yacht Club presents a unique opportunity for an accomplished and highly visible General Manager to lead one of the nation's most historic and distinguished yacht clubs. With responsibilities spanning waterfront operations, hospitality, dining, sailing, lodging, facilities, member programming, and administration, the position requires an executive who can balance day-to-day operational leadership with long-term strategic planning. Working in close partnership with the Flag Officers, Board of Trustees, committees, members, and staff, the General Manager will play a critical role in preserving the Club's legacy while creating greater consistency, stability, and continued progress.

Boston Yacht Club seeks an approachable leader who is energetic and fully engaged in the daily life of the Club. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with a diverse membership that includes sailors, power boaters, social members, younger families, volunteers, and long-tenured members. Success in this role will require flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to lead from the front and roll up their sleeves when needed, while simultaneously empowering and developing a talented team.

The ability to recruit, retain, coach, and develop staff, establish clear expectations, hold employees accountable, and foster a culture of teamwork, service, recognition, and professional growth will be essential. Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate challenging conversations with confidence and diplomacy will be essential.

Equally important is the ability to respect and preserve Boston Yacht Club's traditions while thoughtfully introducing improvements that enhance the member experience and strengthen operations. A key quality for this role is the ability to listen first, learn, and develop a deep understanding of the Club's culture and membership before implementing change. Experience in private clubs, yacht clubs, or waterfront operations, combined with strong expertise in hospitality, finance, staffing, and facilities, will position the next General Manager for success.

Strong food and beverage expertise, sound business and financial acumen, and an understanding of waterfront operations will be particularly valuable. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by fostering a culture of service excellence, supporting an engaged volunteer leadership structure, providing stability and long-term leadership, and helping guide one of New England's premier yacht clubs into its next chapter.

Founded in 1866, Boston Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most distinguished yacht clubs in the United States. Located on historic Marblehead Harbor, one of North America's premier sailing destinations, the Club has been an integral part of the region's maritime heritage for more than 160 years. Boston Yacht Club is widely respected for its commitment to sailing, exceptional hospitality, and a welcoming, multi-generational membership that values tradition, camaraderie, and active participation in Club life.

Open year-round, Boston Yacht Club provides a comprehensive private club experience centered around the waterfront. Members enjoy a small marina and active launch operation, an established charter club program, nationally recognized sailing and racing traditions, three distinct dining venues, member guest accommodations, and a robust calendar of social and boating events. The Club proudly produces and hosts the internationally recognized Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race while offering programs and amenities that appeal to sailors, power boaters,…