General Manager - Portside Marina

Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $53,000.00 - $79,200.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job Description

Suntex Marinas is a reputable high-growth real-estate company specializing in the acquisition, development, and operation of niche mixed-use marinas and their associated operating platforms. Over the past 20 years, Suntex Marinas has successfully acquired, developed, and managed more than 40 full-service marinas across the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico. These marinas feature a blend of retail spaces, office buildings, resorts, hotels, and restaurants, positioning Suntex Marinas as a leader in marina real estate investment and operation. The company has earned a strong reputation by being deeply committed to its customers, clients, guests, communities, employees, and investors, consistently delivering exceptional service and maintaining high operational standards. For professionals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in a fast-paced maritime and hospitality environment, Suntex Marinas offers an exceptional opportunity to join a growing and well-established company.

The General Manager role at Suntex Marinas is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing all aspects of marina and mall operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to budgetary guidelines. The General Manager is expected to operate collaboratively with the Home Office and colleagues throughout the organization, delivering the highest level of customer service with professionalism and attentiveness. This role demands a hands-on leader who is adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a welcoming and safe atmosphere for customers and staff alike. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. With full accountability for financial performance, personnel management, safety compliance, and facility maintenance, the General Manager will play a central role in sustaining and enhancing the company’s reputation and operational success. The position is full-time and requires availability for 24-hour emergency contact, highlighting the critical nature of marina operations and the need for responsive leadership. Offering opportunities to shape the future of marina operations in scenic and vibrant locations, this role is ideal for experienced managers with a strong marine background seeking to contribute to a thriving business and community.

Job Requirements

Must have five years of management experience including personnel, accounting, budgeting, inventory, advertising, and customer relations
marine-related experience is required
must possess general accounting knowledge and understand financial statements
demonstrate math computation skills
proficient in English both written and oral
ability to communicate effectively with varied stakeholders
capable of independent decision-making
available for 24-hour emergency telephone contact
ability to build partnerships internally and externally
possess good presentation and computer skills
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
independently achieve work goals
strong organizational and prioritization abilities
work well in team settings
adapt well to fast-paced environments
proficient in Microsoft Office
must be able to swim

Job Qualifications

Five years of previous management experience including direction of personnel, accounting, budgeting, inventory control, advertising, and customer relations
marine-related experience required
general accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements
math computation skills
proficiency in English language, both written and oral
ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, customers, tenants, vendors, and government personnel
strong decision-making capabilities
availability for 24-hour emergency telephone contact
ability to develop partnerships with internal clients and others
good presentation, facilitation, and computer skills
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
ability to work independently toward goals and targets
strong organizational and prioritization skills
team collaboration capability to achieve goals
adaptability to fast-paced environments
proficiency in Microsoft Office products
ability to swim

Job Duties

Achieve financial results according to the annual operating and capital budgets
own the business and know it well, especially the financials and budget
supervise all marina operations to ensure prompt, courteous and safe service to customers
routinely inspect property and physical plants to maintain above average appearance and safety
comply with government regulations, manage governmental reporting and compliance
maintain professional relationships with agencies, contractors, vendors, and customers
recruit, train, schedule, and supervise personnel and contract labor
ensure safety and provide employee training including fire fighting and spill containment
maintain local standard operating procedures and instruction manuals
resolve customer disputes
approve and oversee dock leasing and retail leasing
monitor budget versus actuals and set corrective objectives
approve purchases, invoices, and check requests
safeguard company assets including equipment and inventory
secure equipment nightly
maintain marina equipment, property, grounds, and docks
enforce vessel hauling and launching procedures
coordinate with management personnel to ensure departmental efficiency
oversee marketing program implementation and maintenance
develop new revenue sources
attend weekly manager meetings
perform duties assigned by owners
respond to emergencies protecting marina assets and guest property
ensure adherence to departmental operations policies and procedures
assume additional duties as required by management