General Manager

The General Manager (GM) provides overall leadership and strategic direction for Ford’s Colony Country Club, a privately owned, semi-private country club located within the Ford’s Colony residential community in Williamsburg, Virginia. The club offers a full-service country club experience including championship golf, practice facilities, food and beverage operations, events, and member programming, serving both members and the surrounding community.

This is a hands-on executive leadership role with full responsibility for operations, financial performance, and team development. The GM partners closely with Up To Par Management corporate support teams and collaborates with the community HOA and Marriott’s Manor Club while maintaining clear operational independence.

Ideal candidates bring strong hospitality leadership experience, a solid food and beverage background, and the ability to balance service excellence, financial discipline, and community relationships.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
• Lean management and leadership training
• Employee discount programs through HR partner LL Roberts

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all club operations including golf, agronomy, food & beverage, membership services, and facilities
• Lead and develop department heads and frontline leaders through coaching, mentoring, and performance accountability
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, SOPs, and company processes
• Maintain full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting
• Strengthen and elevate food and beverage operations with a focus on service consistency, quality, and member satisfaction
• Build productive, transparent relationships with HOA leadership and community stakeholders
• Partner effectively with corporate support teams to drive measurable results
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and member experience

• Four-year degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum five (5) years of senior leadership experience in club, hospitality, or golf operations
• Hospitality management experience with a strong understanding of food & beverage operations
• Strong food and beverage operations background preferred
• Demonstrated success leading operations in a semi-private or private club environment
• Proven ability to balance member, guest, and residential community expectations
• Hands‑on leadership style with a track record of coaching and developing teams
• Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build trust and alignment across departments, corporate partners, and community leadership

• A stabilized, engaged leadership team aligned with company processes and expectations
• Consistent execution of operational standards across all departments
• Improved financial performance against budget with clear cost controls in place
• Elevated food and beverage service quality and member satisfaction
• Strong collaboration with Up To Par Management corporate support teams
• Positive, productive relationships with HOA leadership and community stakeholders supporting the long‑term health of the club

Up to Par Management and Taylor Hospitality are Equal Employment Opportunity companies. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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