General Manager Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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.

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General Manager I

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago

General Manager I AO1031 Purpose: The purpose of the General Manager I (GM) position is to manage a QSR restaurant or small cluster of restaurants or points-of-sale in close proximity to each other...

KFC Assistant General Manager

  • Hueytown, AL (17 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hueytown, AL (17 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 2 days ago

What a day in the life of an Assistant General Manager can look like: Supervise daily restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to KFC standards and policies....

KFC Restaurant General Manager

  • Fairfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 3 days ago

KBP Foods, a leading franchisee of KFC, is hiring a Restaurant General Manager for our growing team....

Assistant General Manager - Housekeeping

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 days ago

Assistant General Manager - Housekeeping Drury Hotels - 3.8 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated: $51K - $64.5K a year 14 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance...

Assistant General Manager

  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (3 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 10 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Managing budgets and financial plans and controlling expenditure Oversees hotel operations under the direction of the General Manager Ensures overall guest satisfaction...

DMG Property Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago

The Dominion Difference! Dominion Group is a vertically integrated, multi-discipline real estate investment firm focused on developing, acquiring and operating generational real estate assets in...

Assistant Property Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago

Assistant Property Manager - New Pilgrim Towers Apartments SPM, LLC, a full-service national property management firm, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager. Our mission is to provide a...

General Manager - Restaurant

  • Mc Calla, AL (23 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mc Calla, AL (23 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 14 days ago

Restaurant General Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our high-volume, multifaceted restaurants and fresh kitchen....

General Manager

  • Vestavia Hills, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Responsible for leading restaurant operations through a team of managers and crew; demonstrates leadership by living Red Lobster's principles, driving a culture of operational excellence with...

Assistant General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago

Summary of Position : Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, cost management, employee retention, customer...

General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 24 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 24 days ago

Work with the hotels property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions....

Property Manager MAA Liberty Park

  • Vestavia Hills, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 26 days ago

Becoming a part of MAA is exciting and rewarding for those who enjoy working with a dynamic team. Join us as we exceed our residents expectations of a place to call home. Property Manager Are you...

General Manager

  • Helena, AL (19 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Helena, AL (19 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 27 days ago

You DONUT want to miss this -#nogrease, #nofryers Why US? With 5-day work weeks, competitive salary, profit-based monthly bonuses, and a simple limited menu with No Grills & No Fryers. We provide...

Assistant General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

front-of-house and back-of-house areas under the guidance of the General Manager....

Commercial Property Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Develop and implement proactive rent collection and delinquency management measures, promptly elevating any deviations from collection policy to their General Manager or Senior Real Estate Manager....

Demographic Data for Birmingham, AL

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

General Managers in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.0%
High School or GED
21.0%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Managers in Birmingham, AL
2-4 years
43.1%
1-2 years
19.1%
4-6 years
18.9%
None
18.3%
Less than 1 year
0.6%



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