Great Harbor Yacht Club | Nantucket, Massachusetts
General Manager

About the Club
Great Harbor Yacht Club (“GHYC”) is one of the most exclusive private clubs in America and the heartbeat of summer life on Nantucket. Founded in 2003, the Club has rapidly become a premier waterfront institution where generations of families gather to sail, dine, compete, celebrate, and create lifelong traditions.

Set directly on Nantucket Harbor, GHYC combines luxury hospitality, an active waterfront lifestyle, and a deeply engaged membership culture, unlike anything else in the private club industry. Members move seamlessly from morning sailing races and tennis clinics to afternoons at the pool and wellness to evenings overlooking the harbor with family and friends. The energy is vibrant, the expectations are high, and the experience is extraordinary.

The Club operates from two campuses: a harborfront clubhouse on Nantucket Harbor, home to the marina, dining, and social spaces, and a separate Racquet & Swim Center with racquet, aquatic, and junior programs and fitness amenities. GHYC is known for warm, anticipatory service, exceptional family programming, and a culture that values both excellence and genuine relationships.

For the right leader, this is far more than a General Manager role. It is a rare opportunity to lead one of the country’s elite yacht clubs in one of the most iconic coastal destinations in the world while fully integrating professionally and personally into the community.

About Nantucket
Nantucket offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in America. With pristine beaches, world-class sailing waters, charming cobblestone streets, outstanding restaurants, and a vibrant year-round community, the island blends sophistication with authenticity. Families enjoy exceptional schools, outdoor living, and a sense of freedom and safety that is increasingly rare today.

For the right leader and family, this is more than a career opportunity. It is a chance to build an extraordinary life.

The Club at a Glance
• Premier private yacht club located on Nantucket Harbor
• Founded in 2003
• Approximately $11.5M in annual gross revenues
• 15 year-round employees and approximately 165 seasonal employees
• Provide extensive employee housing
• Two-campus operation with marina, racquets, aquatics, fitness, dining, and wellness amenities
• Highly active summer season with exceptional member usage and programming
• Continued investment in facilities, operations, and membership

Facilities & Amenities
• 15,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse
• 31-slip marina with launches and sailing fleet
• 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, and 1 squash court
• Family pool, lap pool, and 7,000-square-foot fitness facility
• Multiple dining venues, including Grill Room, Dining Room, snack bars, and Fuel Bar
• Robust junior sailing, tennis, swim, and family programming
• Seasonal Sports Barn and Tennis Center clubhouse
• Spa and wellness offerings
• Dedicated staff housing with 105 beds supporting seasonal workforce
• Exceptional event spaces overlooking Nantucket Harbor

About the Position
The General Manager serves as the Chief Operating Executive and cultural carrier of Great Harbor Yacht Club, overseeing all aspects of this highly seasonal, hospitality-driven operation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the GM will lead through a talented senior team while maintaining strong visibility and meaningful relationships with members throughout the season.

This is a role for a strategic hospitality executive who thrives in high-energy environments and understands the unique rhythm of elite private clubs. Summer at GHYC is exhilarating and deeply rewarding. The Club seeks a leader who can deliver world-class experiences on a scale while building culture, mentoring talent, strengthening operations, and positioning the Club for long-term success.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional food & beverage leadership, strong operational instincts, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire teams under pressure. This individual must balance sophistication with warmth, professionalism with approachability, and operational excellence with authentic member connection. Clarity of expectations around service standards is critical.

What You’ll Do
• Lead one of the country’s premier seasonal private club operations
• Deliver a best-in-class member and guest experience across all Club touchpoints
• Build strong relationships with members, Board leadership, and committees
• Elevate dining, hospitality, and waterfront experiences across the Club
• Lead and mentor an accomplished senior leadership team
• Drive operational readiness for Nantucket’s high-intensity summer season
• Oversee marina, racquets, aquatics, fitness, facilities, events, and family programming
• Manage workforce housing and seasonal staffing strategy and infrastructure
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and capital project execution
• Represent GHYC within the Nantucket community and broader club industry

What You’ll Bring
• 10–15+ years of senior leadership experience in private clubs, luxury hospitality, or resort operations
• Exceptional food & beverage leadership and hospitality instincts
• Experience leading large-scale seasonal or destination operations
• Strong executive presence with warmth, composure, and emotional intelligence
• Financial acumen and operational discipline
• Experience working with Boards and committees in member-owned environments
• Proven ability to lead through department heads and build high-performing cultures
• Passion for hospitality, waterfront lifestyles, and family-oriented club environments
• Desire to build a long-term life on Nantucket and become part of the community

Compensation & Benefits
Great Harbor Yacht Club offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package designed to attract a top hospitality leader and support an extraordinary quality of life on Nantucket—headlined by a Club-owned family home provided as part of the package.

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 Pamela Adams at  pamela@denehyctp.com