• Position Title: General Manager
• Location: Limuru, Kiambu County, Kenya (Near Nairobi)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Reporting To: Club Committee / Board
• Application Deadline: December 18, 2025
• Category/Department: Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant / Club Management
• Salary: Estimated KES 300,000 – 500,000+ Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya and Glassdoor for senior club/hospitality GMs in Kenya, adjusted for Limuru Country Club’s premier status and requirement of Bachelor’s/Master’s + 7 years senior leadership. Often includes housing/perks. Final salary determined by Limuru Country Club.)

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Introduction

Limuru Country Club, one of Kenya’s premier private members clubs offering great value-for-money memberships, exceptional golf, sports, hospitality, and events in a serene, historic setting, is seeking a General Manager to lead strategic innovation, membership experience, club operations (golf, sports, F&B, hospitality), people & culture, finance & revenue growth, marketing & partnerships, and governance & sustainability.

Requiring a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s advantage) and minimum 7 years senior leadership in hospitality, sports, or club management with strong financial, operational, and people skills, this executive role demands a visionary leader passionate about premium club excellence. Ideal for strategic, member-focused professionals ready to elevate a legacy institution, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 100 billion hospitality sector and Vision 2030’s leisure/tourism goals. This role suits charismatic, results-driven executives eager for impactful, inclusive leadership in an iconic Kenyan club.

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About Limuru Country Club

Limuru Country Club offers great value-for-money memberships to all Kenyans and Kenyan residents as well as participating corporate partners. We also offer a very unique and inexpensive temporary membership package for up to two years for expatriates with very simple application procedures.

Limuru fosters a culture of tradition, excellence, and community, delivering world-class golf, sports, dining, and events. For General Managers, Limuru provides autonomy, committee support, and legacy impact, creating a workplace where your vision shapes member lifestyles in a diverse, inclusive environment.

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Key Focus Areas

• Strategic leadership & innovation
• Membership experience
• Club operations (Golf, Sports, F&B, Hospitality)
• People & culture
• Finance & revenue growth
• Marketing & partnerships
• Governance & sustainability

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s an advantage)
• 7+ years senior leadership in hospitality, sports, or club management
• Strong financial, operational & people leadership skills

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Company Culture and Values

Limuru Country Club fosters a culture of tradition, excellence, and community, delivering premium leisure experiences. With historic grounds, Limuru promotes diversity through inclusive membership and family focus, encouraging collaboration via committee teams. Values of integrity, service, and sustainability guide operations, with General Managers central to member satisfaction.

Limuru supports growth with autonomy and legacy, creating a prestigious workplace. For the General Manager, this means leading Kenya’s golfing heritage in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the General Manager position at Limuru Country Club.

Email CV + cover letter to recruitment@limurucountryclub.co.ke by December 18, 2025.

Subject: “General Manager – Limuru Country Club”.

Limuru Country Club is an equal opportunity employer; only shortlisted contacted. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as General Manager at Limuru Country Club: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Limuru Country Club’s General Manager, I prioritize applications that demonstrate club/hospitality leadership, revenue growth mastery, and member experience passion in premium environments. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 7 years senior, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Bachelor’s/Master’s and strategic skills. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Revenue Growth Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek GMs who drive financial success—50% of shortlists go to candidates with revenue/membership metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Grew club revenue 30% through new partnerships”) grabs attention, proving your commercial impact.

CV Example:
“Grew club revenue 30% as General Manager candidate through new partnerships.”
Why: This showcases your impact, aligning with Limuru’s revenue growth needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 7-year hospitality leader, I increased membership 25% with targeted marketing, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s finance needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I boosted 40% F&B quarterly with 92% margins, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your impact with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a revenue/membership metric. Include “General Manager” and “revenue growth” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted financial report.

Tip 2: Highlight Membership Experience Enhancement with a Retention Example

Why It Works: Elevating membership experience is core—recruiters prioritize loyalty builders. A specific example of enhancement (e.g., “Enhanced experience retaining 95% members”) shows enhancement.

CV Example:
“Enhanced experience retaining 95% members as GM candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your enhancement, aligning with Limuru’s membership needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I introduced 20 events with 90% satisfaction, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s experience needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I delighted 40 members quarterly with 92% loyalty, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your enhancement with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Membership Experience Enhancement & Retention Loyalty” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s member services. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted member survey.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Club Operations Leadership with a Multi-Department Example

Why It Works: Leading golf/sports/F&B/hospitality operations is key—recruiters prioritize multi-department leaders. A specific example of leadership (e.g., “Led 4 departments with 95% operational excellence”) shows leadership.

CV Example:
“Led 4 departments (golf/F&B) as General Manager candidate with 95% excellence.”
Why: This quantifies your leadership, aligning with Limuru’s operations needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I oversaw 50 staff with 90% efficiency, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s club operations needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I streamlined 40 functions quarterly with 92% standards, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Club Operations Leadership & Multi-Department Excellence” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s Golf/Sports/F&B. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted operations report.

Tip 4: Highlight People & Culture Leadership with a Team Example

Why It Works: Building people & culture is valued—recruiters prioritize culture builders. A specific example of leadership (e.g., “Built culture retaining 95% staff”) shows building.

CV Example:
“Built culture retaining 95% staff as GM candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your building, aligning with Limuru’s people needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I mentored 50 teams with 90% development, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s culture needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I motivated 40 employees quarterly with 92% performance, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your building with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “People & Culture Leadership & Team Development” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s staff. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted team feedback.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Finance & Revenue Growth with a Budget Example

Why It Works: Driving finance/revenue growth is financial—recruiters prioritize growth drivers. A specific example of growth (e.g., “Drove revenue growth 40% with budget control”) shows driving.

CV Example:
“Drove revenue growth 40% as General Manager candidate with budget control.”
Why: This quantifies your driving, aligning with Limuru’s finance needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I managed 50M budgets with 95% surplus, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s revenue needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I grew 40 revenues quarterly with 92% margins, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your driving with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Finance & Revenue Growth & Budget Control” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s financial goals. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted financial summary.

Tip 6: Highlight Marketing & Partnerships with a Campaign Example

Why It Works: Leading marketing/partnerships is key—recruiters prioritize partnership builders. A specific example of building (e.g., “Built 50 partnerships with 95% brand uplift”) shows building.

CV Example:
“Built 50 corporate partnerships as GM candidate with 95% brand uplift.”
Why: This quantifies your building, aligning with Limuru’s marketing needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I launched 30 campaigns with 90% membership, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s partnerships needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I secured 40 sponsors quarterly with 92% revenue, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your building with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Marketing & Partnerships & Campaign Revenue” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s corporate partners. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted partnership agreement.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Governance & Sustainability with a Compliance Example

Why It Works: Leading governance/sustainability is valued—recruiters prioritize sustainable governors. A specific example of governance (e.g., “Led sustainability initiatives reducing carbon 30%”) shows governance.

CV Example:
“Led sustainability initiatives reducing carbon 30% as General Manager candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your governance, aligning with Limuru’s sustainability needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I ensured 50 compliance audits with 95% standards, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s governance needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I implemented 40 green practices quarterly with 92% impact, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your governance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Governance & Sustainability & Compliance Impact” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s operations. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted sustainability report.

Tip 8: Highlight Strategic Leadership with an Innovation Example

Why It Works: Providing strategic leadership & innovation is executive—recruiters prioritize innovators. A specific example of leadership (e.g., “Led strategic innovation increasing revenue 50%”) shows leadership.

CV Example:
“Led strategic innovation increasing revenue 50% as GM candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your leadership, aligning with Limuru’s strategic needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I introduced 30 innovations with 95% growth, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s leadership needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I drove 40 strategies quarterly with 92% excellence, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Strategic Leadership & Innovation Growth” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s club excellence. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted strategic plan.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Senior Leadership Experience with a Team Example

Why It Works: 7+ years senior leadership is required—recruiters prioritize seasoned leaders. A specific example of experience (e.g., “Led 100+ staff with 95% performance”) shows experience.

CV Example:
“Led 100+ staff as General Manager candidate with 95% performance.”
Why: This quantifies your experience, aligning with Limuru’s 7 years needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I managed 50 seniors with 90% outcomes, preparing me for Limuru’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s senior needs.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I headed 40 teams quarterly with 92% success, aligning with Limuru’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your experience with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Senior Leadership Experience & Team Performance” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to Limuru’s hospitality/sports. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted team structure.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Premier-Club Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize GMs who convey premier-club passion and alignment with Limuru’s excellence mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Limuru’s goals (e.g., member legacy) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Visionary General Manager candidate with Master’s Hospitality, 95% revenue growth, passionate about Limuru’s premier Kenyan club heritage.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Limuru’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% operational mastery and member focus, I’m committed to Limuru’s value-for-money excellence.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Limuru’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As GM, I elevated 92% member experiences, ready to lead Limuru’s golfing legacy.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Limuru’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your leadership experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% elevated”), and passion for Limuru’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart club attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, degree. Reference golf/F&B. Follow up via recruitment@limurucountryclub.co.ke emphasizing Limuru’s premier vision.

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