General Manager Jobs
A General Manager in the hospitality industry has overall responsibility for managing the operations of a hotel, resort, or similar establishment. They are tasked with ensuring the smooth running of the business, enhancing guest satisfaction, meeting sales and profitability goals, and fostering a positive work environment for staff. They also play a pivotal role in strategic planning, sales and marketing efforts, budget management, and maintaining relationships with suppliers and partners.
The ideal candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of business management principles. They should also possess a good understanding of the hospitality industry, including guest service and operations. Certifications like Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) can add value. Prior to becoming a General Manager, one might hold roles such as Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager, or Director of Sales within the hotel or hospitality industry.
Select Service Hotel General Manager
- Keystone Hotel Group
- Cincinnati, OH
- 1 day ago
- Keystone Hotel Group
- Cincinnati, OH
- 1 day ago
The Keystone Hotels Group is seeking a highly motivated individual preferably with hotel experience to join our team! Responsibilities include managing the hotel's overall operation through...
Needed Managerial skills able to interview skill workers and unskilled workers. Reserve is off grid, Handyman skills are a must. Tree falls during storms. Owning your own chainsaw is a must....
- Salute Market
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- 7 days ago
- Salute Market
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- 7 days ago
What You'll Do: -Coordinate and orchestrate daily restaurant operations, both Front of House and Back of House....
- HelmsBriscoe
- San Diego, CA
- 7 days ago
- HelmsBriscoe
- San Diego, CA
- 7 days ago
HelmsBriscoe is seeking experienced hospitality professionals to apply for the role of Manager, Global Accounts. If you have a background in hotel group sales, meetings procurement, or contract...
Remote Work
Global Group Hotel Sourcing (Remote)
- HelmsBriscoe
- Seattle, WA
- 7 days ago
- HelmsBriscoe
- Seattle, WA
- 7 days ago
HelmsBriscoe is seeking experienced hospitality professionals to apply for the role of Manager, Global Accounts. If you have a background in hotel group sales, meetings procurement, or contract...
Remote WorkCHICKEN EXPRESS IS HIRING MANAGERS We are searching for a proven, energetic, talented, friendly and experienced individual to join our team in operating our locations. Job details include ensuring...
- Colwen Hotels
- Portsmouth, NH
- 8 days ago
- Colwen Hotels
- Portsmouth, NH
- 8 days ago
AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is currently in search of an experienced and driven Assistant General Manager to join our team....
- The 406 Restaurant
- Live Oak, FL
- 12 days ago
- The 406 Restaurant
- Live Oak, FL
- 12 days ago
Operational Excellence: Oversee daily restaurant operations, including scheduling, staff training, and quality control, to deliver exceptional guest experiences....
Manager of Volunteer Services (Hybrid)
- FamilyAid
- Jamaica Plain, MA
- 13 days ago
- FamilyAid
- Jamaica Plain, MA
- 13 days ago
FamilyAid is one of America's leading providers of solutions to family homelessness. Our mission is to empower parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build...
Remote Work
- Wolf Creek BBQ
- Clarkesville, GA
- 14 days ago
- Wolf Creek BBQ
- Clarkesville, GA
- 14 days ago
cost management, recipe development and more....
Additional Job Info: Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am Overview: Are you the type of person who gets your kickz from making someones day? How about making sure our loyal Freakz have a...
Additional Job Info: Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am Overview: Are you the type of person who gets your kickz from making someones day? How about making sure our loyal Freakz have a...
Overview At CubeSmart, our culture makes the difference. When we say it’s what’s inside that counts, we are saying “you count” Responsibilities What CubeSmart Self-Storage offers: Weekly Pay -...
Overview At CubeSmart, our culture makes the difference. When we say it’s what’s inside that counts, we are saying “you count” Responsibilities What CubeSmart Self Storage offers: Weekly Pay -...
Overview At CubeSmart, our culture makes the difference. When we say it’s what’s inside that counts, we are saying “you count” Responsibilities What CubeSmart Self Storage offers: Weekly Pay -...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Manager positions.
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General Managers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a General Manager position
- Yardi
- Leasing
- Tenant Relations
- Housing and Urban Development
- Rent Collection
- Lease Administration
- Resident Relations
- CAM Reconciliation
- Fair Housing
- Restaurant Operations
- Food Quality
- New Restaurant Openings
- Labor Cost Management
- Restaurant Management
- Guest Service
- Catering Sales
- Food Inventory
- Quality of Service
- Motivating
- Labor Law
- Firing
- Labor Management
- Crew Management
- Sales Development
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Cost Management
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Profit & Loss Management
- Property Management
- Complaint Resolution
- Cash Management
- Leadership Development
- Energetic
- Reimbursement
- Customer Satisfaction
- Interviewing
- Staffing
- Conflict Resolution
- Accounting
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Decision Making
- Driving
- Written Communication
- Friendliness
- Coaching
- Employee Development
- Inventory Management
- Budgets
- English
- Multitasking
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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