Leadership transitions and operational challenges require more than advice. They require experience.
GO Executive Search and Advisory for Private Clubs works with Boards and General Managers navigating executive searches, food & beverage complexity, and governance alignment. Our work is discreet, practical, and grounded in decades of private club leadership.
We specialize where the stakes are highest—culinary and food & beverage leadership—while supporting broader executive and operational needs.
Our Services
GO Executive acts as a trusted, neutral advisor to Boards, General Managers, and executive leadership during moments of transition, conflict, or strategic decision-making.
Advisory Engagements Include
Board and GM alignment
Committee role clarity and governance best practices
Executive coaching and leadership development
Crisis intervention and transition support
Strategic planning facilitation
Specialty: Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage, Culinary Leadership Teams, Senior Club Executives
Private club executive search requires more than resumes. GO Executive leads search engagements with a deep understanding of club culture, governance, and hospitality leadership.
Scope of Services
Role definition aligned with board vision and club culture
Candidate sourcing, vetting, and confidential outreach
Interview design and committee facilitation
Final candidate assessment and selection support
90-day onboarding and leadership integration plan
GO Executive partners with clubs to stabilize, optimize, and elevate food & beverage operations without compromising quality or member experience.
Focus Areas
Food and labor cost control
Kitchen systems, inventory, and vendor strategy
Organizational structure and accountability
Capital planning for kitchens and dining facilities
Dining concept refresh and service flow optimization
Matthew A. O’Connor, WCMC, CEC
Founder & Principal
Matthew is a World Certified Master Chef and sitting General Manager with more than 20 years of leadership experience in platinum-level private clubs. He has served as Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage, and General Manager, reporting directly to Boards and leading complex, multi-million-dollar operations.Matthew leads all executive search and advisory engagements for GO Executive.Nina Garcia, Partner
Nina brings over 20 years of experience as an Assistant General Manager in private clubs. She has led day-to-day operations, member experience, and staff execution, and now oversees private donor and executive events for the National Audubon Society across New York and Connecticut.Nina partners on advisory and operational engagements, ensuring recommendations translate into effective execution.
Contact Us
GO Executive Search and Advisory for Private Clubs
Confidential inquiries welcomed.
GO Executive is led by Matthew A. O’Connor and Nina Garcia—career private club operators with deep board, financial, and cultural experience.
All engagements are conducted with strict confidentiality and discretion. GO Executive accepts a limited number of engagements to preserve focus and trust.