GSI Executive Search, Inc.Position ProfileAugust, 2013

General Manager: Sutter Club, Sacramento, California

Position Reports To: The Club President and in turn the Board of Directors

History

The Sutter Club was founded in January of 1889, after months of discussions and planning by Sacramento’s commercial, agricultural, governmental and social leaders. Nineteen months later the first rooms of the Sutter Club were formally opened in the “old pink building” – the California State Bank at Fourth and J Streets. Those were the days of dirt streets, no air conditioning and total city population of around 25,000.

Many of the city’s leading businesses and legal firms were started by early members of the Sutter Club. Those companies and firms still thrive and have contributed two, three and four generations of members to the Sutter Club. With the exception of one, all of California’s governors have belonged to the Sutter Club and have entertained friends and colleagues. Chief Justice Earl Warren and Justice Anthony Kennedy were also included in our roster of members.

In 1930 the present home of the Sutter Club was completed and opened for occupancy. Though the building has undergone many internal remodels, it has served the Club well for eighty years. During the 1930s and well into the 1960s, the Sutter Club was the social hub of Sacramento. Over the last quarter century, other facilities have come onto the scene to complement the Sutter Club’s prestige and share in the tremendous growth of social and charitable activities which have arrived with Sacramento blossoming into a major metropolitan area with a current population of two million in the city and surrounding area. The Sutter Club is well positioned in the current downtown revitalization that includes a new 20,000 seat arena for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and other entertainment events scheduled to open in 2016 just four blocks from the club.

Current membership stands just over 700 at the Sutter Club today.

Facilities

The downtown clubhouse, across from the state capital building, consists of four floors and two mezzanine levels. Facilities and amenities include two member dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, a card room, library,business center, and member lounge. The club also owns its own parking garage that is next door and connected via walkway to the club for members and guests only. The roof of the garage is often used for popular, informal evening events throughout the year.

The Sutter Club also has a growing list of reciprocal clubs located around the US and also in Europe and Asia.

Annual Gross Revenues are $4.1 million.

Annual Food and Beverage revenues approach $2.5 million; 60% banquet/40% a la carte.

Position Description

The General Manager serves in the capacity of the Chief Operating Officer of the Sutter Club and will be the visible and accessible leader to both the members and staff alike. The General Manager will have the authority to consistently guide all club operations while keeping in mind the wishes and desires of the Board of Directors and the membership. The General Manager will act as the coordinator and facilitator between all Department Heads and Committees.

Requirements

The General Manager will be the consummate professional; well versed in all facets of club administration. He or she will have a strong working knowledge with the following skills and attributes:

  • A minimum of five years as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager or Clubhouse Manager in a comparable private club, resort or hotel setting. Candidates will have a working knowledge of all facets of private club operations with strong emphasis on:
  • Financial management.
  • Food and beverage management.
  • Banquet and special event sales and marketing.
  • Personnel management.
  • Long range and capital planning.
  • The ability to function in a traditional Committee environment; to respond to the ideas and energies of the club’s Standing Committees.
  • The ability to see the “big picture” but also to have a critical eye for detail.
  • A career path marked with a logical progression of title and responsibility, stability of tenure and accomplishment.
  • The reputation as an effective and visible leader; exhibiting maturity, a positive image and disposition, and superior communication skills.
  • The ability to attract, train, mentor and retain a talented and cohesive staff. Food and beverage training and service skills are a must.
  • The proven ability to understand and effectivelyfinancially manage a private club; grow revenues, and control costs.
  • A Hospitality, Business Management or related degree is strongly preferred.
  • The CCM designation is strongly preferred.
  • Impeccable and verifiable references. All candidates will be subject to a thorough background review and must have an excellent credit record.

Compensation

The Sutter Club will offer an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package to include:

  • A base salary and annual performance bonus.
  • Individual and family health insurance.
  • Participation in the club’s 401K Plan.
  • A full CMAA package to include dues and education expenses.
  • Relocation assistance.

Professionals who meet or exceed the established criteria are encouraged to contact:

GSI Executive Search, Inc.

Scott McNettRichard Farrell

314-854-1321727-873-7593

Charlie Hoare, CCM

850-997-6979

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