The Royal Irish Yacht Club was founded in 1831 and features the first purpose-built Yacht Clubhouse in the world. The building is now a listed structure and retains to this day all its original architectural features combined with state of the art facilities for sailors, both ashore and afloat.
Situated in a central location in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Co. Dublin, with excellent access, the club provides a welcome haven for members and visitors alike.
The club now has an extraordinary opportunity for an ambitious and innovative
General Manager:
- to manage the club, working with the Club Commodore and reporting to the Flag Officers, supported by a committed workforce.
The General Manager is responsible for the continuous enhancement of our members’ experience in the Royal Irish Yacht Club and will have the ability to engage with our members, employees, advisors and suppliers, to address the issues that arise within the club
The successful candidate will have demonstrated proven success in managing a members’ club, be a proactive commercial manager with the ability to drive member recruitment and revenue, where required, along with other business opportunities.
Applicants should have worked in a similar environment, or in the hospitality industry, be used to dealing with members, be adaptable and be able to manage and motivate staff in a positive manner. A knowledge of F&B, HR, H&S and financial literacy is essential.
The position will carry an attractive package of salary and benefits, for the right candidate, reflecting the importance the club places on this key role.
Please apply, in strictest confidence, to gmclubsearch@gmail.com no later than August 18th 2023. A comprehensive job description is available on request.
The Royal Irish Yacht Club is an equal opportunities employer.