Altadena Town & Country Club | Altadena, California
General Manager

About the Club
Established in 1910, Altadena Town & Country Club is a historic, member-owned private club located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. For more than a century, the Club has served as a social and recreational anchor for families and individuals within the Altadena and surrounding communities.,

Prior to 2025, the Club operated from a 27,000-square-foot clubhouse recognized for its setting, dining program, and strong social traditions. Members gathered regularly for dining, racquets, aquatics, fitness, and a year-round calendar of social and youth events that reinforced the Club’s role as a true community hub.

On January 8, 2025, the Eaton Fire destroyed the clubhouse and deeply affected the membership. More than 120 members lost their homes, and over half of the membership was temporarily displaced. In the aftermath, the Club became part of the broader Rebuild Altadena effort, reflecting a shared commitment to recovery, resilience, and mutual support.

The Club’s mission is to provide a welcoming, family-centered environment that supports an active and social lifestyle. Members enjoyed dining seven days per week, aquatics, tennis and pickleball, fitness programming, social and youth activities designed to serve multiple generations. The goal is simple and enduring: to make the Club a home away from home, where members are known, valued, and connected.

Altadena offers a relaxed residential lifestyle with mountain views, outdoor recreation, strong schools, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to Pasadena and greater Los Angeles. This collective spirit shapes the Club’s next chapter as the Board and membership move forward with plans to rebuild and reimagine the Club for the future.

At a Glance:

• Founded in 1910
• 645 total members
• 490 full-privileged members
• Board of Directors: 9 members
• Open seven days per week
• Total acreage: 7 acres
• Financials (Pre-Eaton Fire)
• Gross revenue: $8.87M
• Annual dues: $5,580
• Dues revenue: $3.0M
• Food sales: $3.4M
• Beverage sales: $1.0M
• 300+ banquets annually

Facilities & Amenities

• Six tennis courts
• Four pickleball courts
• Swimming pool with outdoor heated spa
• Toddler pool
• Former 27,000 sq. ft. clubhouse destroyed by fire to be rebuilt
• Pro Shop that has been converted into a Hospitality Hub
• Planned an interim high-end tent for food and beverage

About The Position
The General Manager serves as the Club’s chief executive, responsible for all operations of Altadena Town & Country Club and as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors. Reporting directly to the Board President, you operate as the Board’s strategic and operating partner, bringing sound judgment, industry perspective, best practices, and inspiring leadership during a pivotal rebuild period.

You are fully responsible for daily operations, long-term strategy, financial performance, and service excellence. This role includes leading a major clubhouse redevelopment while preserving a strong, member-focused culture grounded in hospitality, professionalism, and goodwill.

The General Manager reports to the Board President and directly oversees the CFO, Membership, Maintenance, Food & Beverage, and Tennis operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of planning, construction, and operational readiness for a new 29,000 sq. ft. clubhouse
• Strategic planning, annual business plans, and long-range capital planning·
• Financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and transparent Board reporting.
• Oversight of all departments, including membership, food and beverage, racquets, aquatics, fitness, facilities, youth, and programming
• Building and retaining a cohesive leadership team and staff while honoring Club culture
• Serving as the face of the Club to members and the Altadena community

What You’ll Do

• Lead all Club operations with a member-first mindset.
• Partner closely with the Board on strategy, policy, and execution
• Manage a $30 – 40M capital rebuild with clear timelines and accountability
• Prepare for operational readiness, build operations from scratch using best practices, and set up processes and standards.
• Maintain disciplined financial controls and accurate forecasting
• Drive service standards and consistent member experiences
• Develop leaders and foster strong associate engagement
• Oversee Club systems and technology, including Club Essentials
• Engage members directly and resolve issues with diplomacy and speed

 What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality management, or a related field preferred; CCM, PGA, or comparable professional credentials highly valued
• Proven track record as General Manager of a private club or similarly complex hospitality organization
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with full P&L accountability
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial controls
• Experience leading large-scale capital projects ($20m+) from planning through execution
• Deep food and beverage expertise, including dining strategy and catering operations aligned with member expectations
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leadership and member service teams
• Clear, confident communicator with sound judgment and executive presence
• Strategic, tactful leader able to balance Board partnership, member expectations, and operational realities
• Capacity to lead with empathy and discipline during periods of change, recovery, and growth
• Experience establishing or significantly elevating existing food and beverage operations
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple club environments (minimum three properties)
• Direct experience setting up processes and standards, building operations from scratch using best practices, and preparing for operational readiness.

Apply for This Position
Interested candidates should complete the online candidate profile form and submit a compelling cover letter and resume for consideration to DENEHY Club Thinking Partners at http://denehyctp.com/apply-for-a-position/. If you have any questions or to recommend a candidate, please contact Pat Finlen at 203 319 8228 or by email at patrick@denehyctp.com.