Unique Club/Facility Details
Nestled within the renowned M1 Concourse, The Motor Guild is redefining the private motorsport club. This members-only haven brings together racing enthusiasts, collectors, and connoisseurs of fine design in a luxurious Art Deco–inspired setting overlooking one of America’s elite driving circuits.
Club is open
5
days per week,
11
months per year.
Other Athletic Facilities
Club has a bank of Racing Simulators along with Race track access and track programs.
The General Manager (GM) serves as the chief operating executive of The Motor Guild and is responsible for overall leadership, financial performance, member growth and satisfaction, and operational excellence.
The GM ensures seamless operations of club member facilities and event spaces, integrating luxury hospitality with performance driving culture. While technical track operations are executed by professional driving instructors and engineering personnel, the General Manager assigns, directs, and oversees staff to ensure alignment with the Club’s standards, safety expectations, and member experience objectives.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring sophistication in private club management, experiential event design, and premium hospitality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Leadership & Club Administration
- Provide strategic leadership aligned with ownership’s vision and brand identity.
- Oversee all club operations including administration, beverage service, staffing, vendor management, marketing, and facilities — including recruitment, hiring, and performance management of staff.
- Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and capital improvement plans.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including liquor licensing and safety standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between ownership, members, and operational teams.
2. Member Experience & Engagement
- Cultivate a highly personalized, luxury member experience.
- Oversee membership onboarding, retention strategies, and satisfaction initiatives.
- Lead the design and execution of signature “Only-in-Guild” events.
- Resolve member concerns promptly and professionally.
3. Off-site Event Hospitality & Program Oversight
- Oversee the hospitality experience for all on and off site member events.
- Coordinate event ambiance, F&B programming, and guest services.
- Promote events through member communications and marketing initiatives.
- Ensure events reflect The Guild’s luxury brand standards.
4. Food & Beverage Operations
- Direct all craft cocktail bar operations with an emphasis on premium service standards.
- Manage outsourced catering partners for private and club events.
- Oversee beverage program development, cost controls, and inventory management.
- Ensure responsible alcohol service and regulatory compliance.
5. Private Events & Revenue Development
- Drive revenue growth through private events, corporate gatherings, and member-hosted functions.
- Oversee sales strategy for event bookings and premium experiences.
- Ensure flawless execution of social soirées.
- Identify new revenue opportunities aligned with the Club’s brand positioning.
6. Marketing & Communications
- Oversee brand positioning and promotional strategy.
- Direct digital communications, member newsletters, and event marketing.
- Ensure messaging consistently reflects exclusivity, performance, and elegance.
- Build partnerships that enhance prestige and community visibility.
7. Staff Leadership & Culture
- Recruit, train, and develop high-performing hospitality professionals.
- Lead performance management, training, and professional development.
- Establish service standards reflective of elite private club operations.
- Foster a culture of precision and luxury hospitality excellence.
8. Facility & Vendor Management
- Oversee maintenance and presentation of the Club’s facilities.
- Manage vendor contracts and outsourced services.
- Ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness at all times.
- Lead facility enhancement initiatives in partnership with ownership.
Work Environment
- On-site leadership role in Pontiac, Michigan.
- Blend of office administration, hospitality floor presence, and oversight of some off-site member events.
- Evening and weekend availability required for events and driving programs.
- Fast-paced environment combining elite hospitality with performance-driven energy.
Position Summary
The General Manager of The Motor Guild is a steward of culture and curator of experience — ensuring that every event, every gathering, and every driving program reflects the Club’s commitment to precision, luxury, and community.
This leader will align hospitality excellence with high-performance passion, setting a standard worthy of one of America’s premier private motorsports communities.
