Job Description
Vacancy – General Manager
The Singhalese Sports Club, is one of the pioneering and prestigious Cricket Clubs in Sri Lanka. Established in the year 1899, the SSC has stood as a beacon of sporting excellence and cultural significance for well over a century. Conceived by a group of distinguished Ceylonese visionaries, our Club has evolved into an institution that embodies a rich legacy, fostering a deep sense of identity and purpose.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Honorary Secretary and the Executive Committee, the Selected Candidate must be a good Administrator with a pleasing personality and excellent/strong Public Relations specially to liaise with the Membership and all stakeholders of the Club. Lead the operations of a premier sports Club with an International ground, Restaurant and Bar. Responsible for driving revenue, ensuring world-class facilities, overseeing security and managing all outsourced services to deliver exceptional service to members and guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily Club operations, including Cricket grounds, Sporting Facilities (indoor and outdoor), F&B, events and member services.
- Drive revenue growth through memberships, events, F&B, sponsorships and marketing initiatives.
- Ensure facilities are maintained to international standards, manage capital upgrades and repairs.
- Oversee security operations and safety compliances.
- Manage outsourced services (maintenance, catering, cleaning, landscaping, etc.) for quality and cost efficiency.
- Lead, motivate and develop staff to deliver high service standards.
- Maintain strong relationships with members, sponsors, sports bodies and the local community.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, licensing and health & safety requirements.
- Any other task that will be required of the club to maintain its standard, safety, security and profitability.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, Sports/Facility Management or related field.
- Possess at least 15-20 years' experience at senior level in club management, with proven revenue and facility management success.
- Strong commercial acumen, leadership and communication skills.
Attractive salary package; exceeding industry standards and excellent career opportunities await the right candidate.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and any form of canvassing is discouraged. Correspondence will only be with the short-listed candidates.
Apply within 07 days of this advertisement to the following address or email to [email protected]
Human Resources Executive, Singhalese Sports Club
No. 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07
