General Manager Pacific Club

General Manager Profile

The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a General Manager who leads with confidence, emotional intelligence, and a genuine commitment to people. This individual will empower the team while establishing clear expectations and a culture of accountability rooted in trust and respect. Approachable and warm by nature, the successful candidate will bring a visible, hands-on leadership style, high energy, and a strong sense of urgency, balanced by sound organization, attention to detail, and thoughtful decision-making.

With a hospitality-first mindset, he or she will foster positive relationships throughout the Club and create an environment where members and team members feel welcomed, supported, and valued.

Equally important, the General Manager will value continuity and long-term stewardship over quick or disruptive change, honoring the Club’s traditions while guiding it forward in a measured and intentional way. Strong financial acumen and disciplined resource management will be foundational to his or her leadership, alongside creativity and strategic thinking. This leader will cultivate a collegial, family-like culture between members and team members, one defined by fairness, professionalism, shared pride, and mutual respect, ensuring that The Pacific Club remains a vibrant and enduring community well into the future.

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The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA, is a private membership club established in 1981 that reflects the distinctive, professional leadership and lifestyle of Orange County. Members and their guests experience a blend of memorable dining, personal fitness, important business gatherings, and special events in an atmosphere defined by extraordinary familiarity and formality. The club’s mission is to offer a private and welcoming environment where distinguished experiences take place.

Dining at The Pacific Club offers several options tailored to members’ preferences. The culinary offerings are crafted with care to provide exceptional food and wine in multiple settings. Members can choose casual dining in Bentley’s Bistro, enjoy fine dining in the Talbot Grill, or select an exclusive dining experience in one of the club’s private rooms. The club is known for exceptional fare, warm hospitality, and personal service.

Dining menus utilize fresh ingredients prepared daily, and notable wine dinners and holiday celebrations are among the popular culinary events hosted by the club.

The club’s spa and fitness facilities are designed to support members’ health and wellbeing. The fitness center offers a dynamic space with cardiovascular machines, functional workout areas, and ample room for movement. Members also have access to locker rooms, massage and body treatments, and group exercise classes that enhance their overall fitness experience.

Membership at The Pacific Club includes access to a variety of social and cultural experiences. Engaging social events such as wine dinners, cooking classes, dance nights, live musical performances, and an inspirational speaker series are featured regularly, allowing members to connect with one another around shared interests. Special interest groups for wine enthusiasts, travel lovers, car aficionados, and cigar connoisseurs further enrich the social calendar.

Members also enjoy reciprocal club privileges, which provide access to premier clubs worldwide when traveling.

The Pacific Club also supports private and corporate events with venues and services to accommodate business meetings, seminars, wedding receptions, holiday parties, and social celebrations. A dedicated team works with members to customize menus, décor, entertainment, and event details to ensure memorable occasions for every gathering.

• There are approximately 570 Members
• Approximately $11.2M Gross volume
• Approximately $3.8M Annual dues volume
• Approximately $6.5M F&B volume (30% a la carte; 70% banquet)
• $12,500 Initiation fee
• 100 Full Time Employees
• There are 13 Board members with 3-year terms
• 59 is average age of…