General Manager - New Club opening - Shanghai

General Manager

Exclusive Private Members Club | New Opening

Shanghai

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and visionary hospitality leader to helm the launch of a new ultra-luxury private members club in Shanghai.

Designed as a refined destination for an influential international membership community, the club will blend elevated dining, culture, wellness, entertainment, and bespoke experiences within a highly curated environment defined by discretion, sophistication, and impeccable service.

We are seeking a General Manager with the presence, commercial acumen, and leadership sophistication to deliver a world-class members experience while establishing the club as one of Shanghai’s most coveted lifestyle destinations.

The Role

As General Manager, you will lead the club from pre-opening through to full operation, overseeing every aspect of the business with an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

You will be responsible for shaping the club’s culture, recruiting and developing an exceptional team, driving operational performance, and creating a seamless and highly personalised member journey synonymous with leading international luxury brands.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the successful pre-opening and launch of the clubCurate and maintain exceptional service standards across all touchpointsBuild, mentor, and inspire a best-in-class hospitality teamOversee all operational divisions including F&B, membership, events, guest relations, and wellnessDrive financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic growth initiativesFoster meaningful relationships with members, VIP guests, partners, and stakeholdersEnsure the delivery of discreet, intuitive, and highly personalised serviceCollaborate closely with ownership to establish the club’s positioning, identity, and long-term visionChampion a culture of elegance, professionalism, and attention to detail

Candidate Profile

Significant senior leadership experience within luxury hospitality, private members clubs, luxury hotels, or high-end lifestyle environmentsProven pre-opening experience within premium or luxury concepts preferredNaturally polished, charismatic, and service-driven leaderStrong commercial and operational expertise with a hands-on management styleDeep understanding of luxury guest expectations and international service standardsExperience within Asia or other international gateway cities highly advantageousFluent English essential; Mandarin proficiency beneficial

Salary package offered:

A highly competitive executive package, performance incentives, and long-term growth opportunities are offered to the successful candidate.

All applications are always treated in absolute confidentiality.

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com