JOB DETAILS

General Manager Social, Golf - Leadership Talent Network

CompanyFive Iron Golf Philadelphia LLC
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
About The Company
Our story begins in early 2015 with Mike Doyle teaching simulator lessons in the back of a men’s clothing store in midtown Manhattan. As the demand for Mike’s lessons grew, Mike and student Jared Solomon started dreaming about an indoor facility where Mike could teach more lessons and golfers could work to improve their game — all while flipping standard golf culture on its head and appealing to everyone. With Mike and Jared clueless as to how to actually execute their grand idea, the final two co-founders, summer camp friends Nora Dunnan and Katherine Solomon (also Jared’s wife) entered the scene. With Nora operating the ship and Katherine navigating through some early legal storms, Five Iron Golf was launched and open for business in mid-2017. Five Iron has quickly re-shaped urban golf culture and has expanded from Manhattan to Chicago, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, growing from Mike’s original lesson crew to a re-imagined, high-tech, inclusive urban golf experience for golfers and non-golfers alike. Five Iron is for everyone. For the serious golfer, Five Iron hosts best-in-class simulators, Trackman lesson studios, access to teaching professionals, practice time, leagues, club storage, showers, top-of-the-line clubs that are free to use during your booking, and in-house club fitting services. For the less-than-serious golfer (and let’s be honest, most of the serious golfers too), Five Iron’s locations offer flexible event spaces, full bar service, fantastic food menus, games like ping pong, shuffleboard, pool, widescreen TVs, regular women’s events, a junior program, and much more.
About the Role

Description

Backed by Callaway Golf and Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, Five Iron blends world-class technology with hospitality-driven service across its sports bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. With 35 locations open and more than 50 in the pipeline worldwide, the brand is expanding its reach while remaining rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and community connection.


This posting represents our General Manager – Social Leadership Talent Network across current and future markets. We are proactively identifying experienced hospitality leaders who want to grow with Five Iron as expansion continues.


The General Manager - Social is the ultimate purveyor of all the fun that Five Iron Golf has to offer. The GM - Social hires, trains, and coaches staff to deliver exceptional service and genuine, enlightened hospitality, fulfilling the Five Iron promise of fun and memorable experiences that guests will want to share with family and friends!


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Drive revenue through Simulator Rentals, Food and Beverage Sales, and League sales
  • Recruit, hire, and train (or oversee the recruiting, hiring, and training) of social staff.
  • Actively evaluate employee performance to ensure daily business needs are met
  • Manage and oversee all operations of the social side of the business, including leagues, simulator rental experiences, event execution, facilities maintenance, food & beverage service, and social staff scheduling.
  • Take pride and ownership of each Guest’s enjoyment at Five Iron Golf, ensuring above-and-beyond service standards for all staff.
  • Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of all products and services, including technology, lessons, leagues, memberships, as well as spirits, beer, wine, and food and beverage offerings. Use this expertise to confidently sell and cross-sell across various offerings.
  • Manage the Social P&L of the location, efficiently operating the space by monitoring and reducing labor and other operating costs
  • Build relationships within the community, foster loyalty with customers, and encourage repeat business through proactive engagement and local marketing efforts
  • Take pride and ownership of each Guest’s enjoyment and fun at Five Iron Golf, ensuring guest satisfaction and engagement at all times.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to align efforts and achieve business goals.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate location needs to corporate representatives
  • Ensure that the location adheres to health and safety regulations and operates in compliance with all local laws, including alcohol service laws

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hospitality management experience with at least 3 recent years as Assistant General Manager or General Manager
  • Strong leadership ability and willingness to lead by example
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
  • Upbeat energy and enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  • Ability to think on your feet and manage customer expectations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to be present in the space on evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to stand, walk and bend for long periods of time and maneuver up and down stairs
  • Ability to obtain proper licensing and certifications for the location

Benefits (*applies to full-time employees):

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance*
  • Long and Short-Term Disability*
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance*
  • 401(k)*

Pay: $80K-$120K + Bonus potential of up to 20K (location dependent)

Hours: Nights and Weekends Required

Job Type: Exempt, Full time


We are always accepting applications for all Five Iron Golf locations. This listing should be treated as part of our ongoing leadership talent network and may not be tied to one immediate opening in every posted market.


Applications remain active for 90 days and are reviewed against both current and future opportunities. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate depending on business need and market timing.


Five Iron Golf is committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for employees of all backgrounds. Five Iron Golf provides Equal Employment Opportunity to everyone and complies with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. Five Iron Golf will consider all requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

Key Skills
Revenue GenerationStaff RecruitmentStaff TrainingPerformance EvaluationOperations ManagementEvent ExecutionFacilities MaintenanceFood And Beverage ServiceSchedulingGuest ServiceProduct KnowledgeCost ControlCommunity RelationsCustomer LoyaltyComplianceLeadership
Categories
HospitalityManagement & LeadershipSports & RecreationFood & BeverageRetail
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong Term DisabilityShort Term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance401(k)
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The General Manager - Social drives revenue through simulator rentals, food and beverage sales, and league sales while overseeing all social operations, including hiring, training, and coaching staff to deliver exceptional, hospitality-driven service.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$80,000 - $140,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
430
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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