Lakeside Companies is an entrepreneurial family firm in the Inland Northwest with a portfolio spanning hospitality, real estate, specialty manufacturing, and more. We invest in industries with strong fundamentals and meaningful community ties — and we take our operating assets seriously.We're looking for an experienced golf and hospitality operator to serve as Lakeside's ownership representative across our Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Restaurant in the Coeur d'Alene area. This is not a department-manager role. You will own financial performance, protect brand standards, drive value creation, and partner directly with executive leadership — with real autonomy and real accountability.If you've run a golf operation, managed multiple hospitality concepts simultaneously, and know how to build systems that hold up without you in the room — this role was built for you. You'll work directly with Lakeside leadership — not inside a corporate layer. You'll have the autonomy to build, fix, and improve — not just maintain. Strong performance here opens the door to multi-asset oversight as Lakeside grows. Coeur d'Alene: one of the most sought-after communities in the Inland Northwest.What You'll OwnFinancial Performance & Value CreationRevenue, margin, and EBITDA/NOI across the golf course, restaurant, pro shop, and F&B operationsAnnual operating budgets and rolling forecasts for each assetPricing, product mix, merchandising, and cost control opportunitiesF&B margin improvement through vendor strategy, menu optimization, and inventory disciplinePro shop retail margin through assortment, pricing strategy, and inventory turn managementCapital improvement evaluation, prioritization, and recommendationOperations — Through Your Management TeamsService standards, operational consistency, and KPI accountability across all assetsStructured reporting rhythms: daily snapshots, weekly dashboards, monthly performance reviewsStaffing strategy, hiring standards, and manager-level leadership developmentScalable operating systems across F&B and retail that hold up without constant oversightGuest Experience & BrandBrand standards across the restaurant and pro shop environmentsOnline reputation management and guest feedback systemsSeasonal promotions and event programming that complement and elevate the golf experienceThe full guest journey — from arrival through pro shop and diningFacility & Asset StewardshipFacility condition, capital planning, and preventative maintenance strategySeasonal demand optimization specific to the Coeur d'Alene marketAlignment between golf course operations and the broader guest and community experienceWho You AreYou're an operator who has done this before — someone who has run a golf facility, managed multiple hospitality concepts, and delivered measurable financial results. You think like an owner because you've been trusted to act like one.Experience7+ years of progressive operations or general management in golf, hospitality, F&B, or multi-concept retail — with direct P&L ownership3+ years of accountability for EBITDA, NOI, or operating margin — not simply a cost center or revenue lineGolf course operations experience at the GM, Director, or ownership-representative level is strongly preferred and will be weighted heavilyDemonstrated experience managing operations through managers — setting standards, building systems, and holding teams accountableExperience reporting to or working alongside ownership, a board, or a family office environmentBuild and manage multi-line operating budgets and rolling forecasts independentlyP&L, COGS, labor reporting, and inventory reconciliationDevelop KPI dashboards and structured reporting that give ownership real-time visibilityCapital planning, ROI analysis, and investment recommendationsOperationalDesign and implement scalable operating systems — not just manage existing onesVendor management, contract negotiation, and procurement strategyPro shop retail: assortment, pricing, and inventory turnSeasonal golf market dynamics in a northern climateLeadership & CommunicationDevelop manager-level talent through coaching, feedback, and goal-settingDistill operational complexity into clear ownership-level reportingRepresent ownership professionally in guest, community, and vendor settingsOperate autonomously while staying tightly aligned with leadershipRequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, or related field (required)MBA or equivalent graduate business education preferred, particularly for candidates bridging operations and financial performanceIn lieu of degree: 10+ years of directly relevant multi-unit golf or hospitality operations with demonstrated financial ownership will be consideredLicenses & CertificationsValid driver's license with clean driving record — multi-site travel requiredIdaho responsible alcohol service certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)PGA membership, CMAA certification, or equivalent hospitality credential is a plus — not requiredWhy LakesideLakeside Companies is an entrepreneurial family firm with a track record of investing in and operating businesses that matter in their communities. We're not a brand franchise or a corporate chain — we're an ownership group that values operators who think independently, communicate clearly, and take pride in what they build.This role comes with meaningful autonomy, direct access to leadership, and a genuine growth path as we expand our hospitality and real estate portfolio across the Inland Northwest.#J-18808-Ljbffr
| Location | Coeur D Alene |