ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Century Golf Partners is a privately held investment and management company. It acquires and manages private clubs, golf resorts, and public golf clubs across the United States. Together with its Arnold Palmer Golf Management brand, Century’s senior team has operated more than 500 golf courses, from Walt Disney World Golf to PGA WEST. That team includes veterans of ClubCorp, American Golf, and other leading club companies. Guided by its purpose to “Improve the Lives of the People We Serve,” Century partners closely with boards and owners to strengthen performance, elevate member experiences, and protect what makes each club unique.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President of Operations (VPO) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management for a portfolio of clubs, golf courses, and other hospitality and recreational facilities within designated areas. Leading through General Managers and other senior club leaders, the VPO drives operational excellence, revenue growth, member/guest satisfaction, membership retention, and Team Member development while ensuring company standards, policies, and brand expectations are consistently achieved.
Operating with significant autonomy, the VPO translates Century’s priorities into clear expectations and measurable results, diagnoses the operational drivers of financial performance, and serves as a trusted partner to Century’s partners and ownership groups. The VPO is also a trusted partner to General Managers, Directors of Golf, Golf Course Superintendents, and support teams, fostering a culture of accountability, service quality, financial stewardship, people development, and continuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
The ideal candidate is a proven multi-club operator who combines financial discipline,
sound judgment, and a development-focused leadership style. Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, Golf Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
Experience
10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience, including 5+ years overseeing multiple private clubs, golf courses, resorts, restaurants, and/or hospitality operations.
Demonstrated success managing P&L responsibility of $25M+ in revenue.
Experience leading multi-site operations, complex business models, and large management teams.
Strong background in club/golf operations, food & beverage, revenue and membership development programs, hospitality, and facility management.
Proven ability to assess underperforming operations, identify root causes, and lead effective turnarounds.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong business and financial acumen, including the revenue, labor, margin, and asset-utilization drivers of private club, public golf, and/or resort operations.
Advanced leadership, coaching, and talent development skills, with the ability to lead through others and hold leaders accountable for results.
Sound, timely judgment in complex or ambiguous situations, and the ability to operate with significant autonomy while maintaining transparency.
Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally, including owners, investors, and boards.
Ability to leverage and contribute to a strong peer network, sourcing ideas and talent, and sharing best practices, and leading peers without formal authority.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, adapting messages to different audiences.
Knowledge of golf and club industry trends and operations, including membership, pricing, and revenue strategies across private, resort, and/or public golf settings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and performance management tools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
Translate company objectives into portfolio- and club-level…