Location: Highland Park,IL, USA
General Manager (GM) –
DINX Social Club, Highland Park, IL
About DINX Social Club
DINX is a new, family-owned sports social club on Chicago's North Shore, designed to foster a fun and inclusive environment.
Featuring six pickleball courts, three TrackMan golf simulators, and multiple social lounges, DINX Social Club offers a member-driven atmosphere that blends service, technology, and a comfortable laid-back vibe. Our team is dedicated to creating seamless, enjoyable experiences in our upscale social spaces, courts, and golfbays.
Role Ovrview:
The General Manager will play a significant role in committing to a budget and achieving results. They will also play a pivotal role in building, managing, and sustaining day-to-day operations, focusing on customer service excellence, staff management, and patnership coordination.
As a startup, this role requires someone with an all-hands-on-deck mentality, ready to wear multiple hats while building the club's long-term presence our community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop Budgets to achieve finacial targets
• Oversee daily operations across all areas, including sports facilities, selfpour alcohol
stations, and social spaces.
• Manage vendor relationships for food, beverage, and event services to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure BASSET-certified staff follow alcohol service regulations and maintain responsible practices.
• Coordinate with the Program Director to facilitate and maintain pickleball an golf
programming.
• Develop and maintain strong community relationships to enhance membership and club engagement.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and payroll to achieve financial targets.
• Provide leadership in hiring,
training, and developing a high-performing team.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and smooth operation.
• Represent DINX as a brand ambassador, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Other duties as assigned/needed
Ideal Candidate Will HAVE:
• Previous experience in hospitality, sport,
or recreational management.
• Success in Budget Management
•Experience working with Vendors
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• Knowledge of pickleball programming, ratings (including DUPR), and the abiity to certify others is a plus.
• BASSET certification and strong understanding of alcohol service safety.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a passon for bulding a community-centered business.
•This role requires flexibility to work as needed to fulfill business needs, including evenings, Holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to provide proof of ability to work in the US.