General Manager Mackenzie Club

General Manager – The Mackenzie Club

Location:

Austin, TX

The Mackenzie Club is entering its pre‑opening phase and seeks a start‑up General Manager (GM) – a builder, leader, and visionary who will shape the operation, culture, and standard of excellence from the ground up under the direction of the Founder.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fully funded, beautifully designed project that is under active construction and poised to open in early spring 2026. The GM will work directly with ownership to launch one of Austin’s most anticipated private club experiences and will have the resources, vision, and freedom to build a unique team and culture in the golf industry.

More than a golf club, The Mackenzie Club is a new kind of retreat for Austin – a place where members can practice, dine, relax, connect, and recharge under one beautifully designed roof. Located in the hills of Westlake at 260 Addie Roy Road, the 33,000‑square‑foot private club blends the heritage of golf with the creativity and warmth of Austin culture.

Conceived by entrepreneur Dave Rogenmoser (Founder of Jasper.ai) and investor Chris Hull, the club brings hospitality, innovation, and excellence together in one destination. Designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, every inch reflects craftsmanship and intentionality.

At full buildout, members will enjoy eight Track Man simulator suites, a Putt View AR putting lab, a chef‑driven restaurant and bar, a wellness suite featuring sauna, steam, and cold plunge, a golf performance fitness studio, and private executive offices. Membership is capped at approximately 500 to preserve intimacy, exclusivity, and service quality.

• Facility: ~33,000 SF across three floors
• General Contractor:
  Structure Tone Southwest (pre‑construction underway)
• Amenities: 8 Track Man simulator bays, Putt View AR, full kitchen & craft bar, event hall, golf performance fitness studio, wellness suite, 8 private offices, outdoor lawn & fire‑pit lounges
• Initiation fee: $10,000 – 15,000
• Projected gross revenues year 1: ~$10 M (including initiation fees)
• Timeline:
  Spring 2026 GM start; summer 2026 leadership team;
  August‑September 2026 staff training;
  October 2026 grand opening

• Pre‑opening leadership – experienced in playbooks, training, and commissioning critical paths
• Member‑first service – delivers elevated, approachable service in golf, dining, and wellness
• Team building – recruits top talent; mentors and empowers future leaders
• Financial acumen – operates with fiscal responsibility and delivers results
• Operational rigor – runs disciplined systems; ensures compliance, safety, and excellence
• Communication – transparent and collaborative with ownership, staff, and members

• Recruit, hire, and develop department heads and key staff (F&B, Culinary, Golf & Wellness, Membership, Facilities, Finance)
• Build SOPs, service standards, and training programs that define the Mackenzie experience
• Collaborate with ownership and designers during buildout and commissioning to ensure operational excellence
• Develop membership operations and policies with ownership and the Membership Director
• Lead the sequencing and execution of opening milestones (mock service, soft opening, grand opening)
• Establish financial controls and departmental accountability systems for sustainable operations

• Lead daily operations across all departments – ensuring member experience consistently exceeds expectations
• Drive excellence in food, beverage, service, events, golf, and wellness programming
• Manage financial performance and KPIs (labor, COGS, EBITDA) with precision and discipline
• Foster a high‑accountability, high‑kindness culture where people love to work and grow
• Represent The Mackenzie Club in the local community and hospitality network as a premier Austin destination

• A Builder and Operator – led or helped launch a luxury club, resort, or hospitality venue from the ground up
• A Leader Who Inspires – attracts A‑players, coaches them into leaders, and creates a family‑like…