Devon Yacht Club, General Manager

Devon Yacht Club – General Manager

Location:

East Hampton, NY

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Devon Yacht Club stands as one of the East End’s most historic and cherished private clubs, built on a foundation of family, friendship, and community. Rooted in tradition, excellence, and a distinctive family lifestyle, the Club traces its origins to 1908 as the Gardiner’s Bay Boat Club and was incorporated in 1916. For more than a century, Devon has promoted yachting, seamanship, navigation, and tennis in one of the East Coast’s finest sailing venues.

Set along the protected waters of Gardiner’s Bay, the Club has long been defined by its exceptional sailing culture. Members have raced and cruised these steady breezes for generations, and since 1934, Devon has offered a renowned junior sailing program for children ages 5–16. The Club’s racquets program is equally vibrant, centered around eight clay courts that support more than 90 juniors and a strong adult community who train, play socially, and compete against area clubs each summer.

Devon operates May through October, with full dining service at the height of the season and a modified schedule in the shoulder months. Amagansett, New York enhances the experience with its blend of historic character, upscale amenities, and natural coastal beauty, offering an ideal year‑round home for the Club’s next General Manager.

• Founded in 1916 on Gardiner's Bay
• Historic sailing tradition with active junior and adult programs
• Eight clay tennis courts
• Strong seasonal dining, events, and waterfront activity
• Engaged membership and a family‑focused culture
• Transformational Master Plan including a new clubhouse, expanded marine facilities, and upgraded amenities totaling more than $30 million

The General Manager serves as Devon Yacht Club’s chief executive and leads all aspects of club operations. Working in close partnership with the Commodore and Board, the GM ensures exceptional member experiences across dining, waterfront, racquets, programming, events, finance, HR, and facilities. The highly visible leader sets service standards, strengthens communication, develops high‑performing teams, and maintains disciplined financial management. The role comes at a pivotal moment during significant capital projects that will redefine the Club’s future.

The next GM will guide the organization through this period of growth while keeping daily operations running at a high level.

• Lead all operational areas including dining, waterfront, racquets, member services, events, finance, HR, and facilities
• Partner with the Commodore and Board to execute strategic priorities
• Maintain strong financial oversight with an emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
• Build, mentor, and support high‑performing management and seasonal teams
• Ensure consistent service excellence and a welcoming, member‑focused culture
• Strengthen communication and transparency across members, committees, and staff
• Oversee major capital projects, including a new clubhouse and marine facility expansion, while maintaining stable day‑to‑day operations
• Serve as a proactive, accessible presence throughout the Club

• 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in a private club or luxury hospitality environment
• Proven success as a General Manager of a top‑tier club or as an exceptional AGM at a large, complex property
• Experience managing major construction or renovation projects while maintaining operational continuity
• Strong F&B leadership and comfort managing high seasonal volume
• Strategic planning skills with the ability to execute both long‑term goals and daily operations
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and engagement across members, staff, and committees
• Professional certifications such as CCM, CHA, or CCE preferred
• Enthusiasm for year‑round life on Long Island
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional member experience and fostering a healthy, high‑performance culture

Interested candidates should complete the online candidate profile form and submit a compelling cover letter and resume for consideration to DENEHY Club Thinking Partners at  If you have any questions or to recommend a candidate, please contact CTP Carolyn Kepcher at  or by email

Executive

Full‑time