General Manager Jobs in Gardendale, 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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Commercial Property Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 1 day 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....

Assistant Property Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: A. Accounts Receivable Accept and accurately post rent and other payments in Yardi. Ensure residents are correctly set up to use online, electronic and WIPS...

General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Our General Managers are the heart of Panera. As a Panera General Manager, you help lead an amazing team and a popular neighborhood bakery-cafe to success....

Travelling General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview: As a Traveling General Manager, youll oversee multiple Jacks stores with a focus on new store openings. This role involves 90% travel, primarily within MS, AL, TN, and GA....

Ascentium Sales Account Manager Hotel Hospitality (Remote Opportunity)

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 6 days ago

; The AGM role is designed to get you ready to be Wendy’s next great General Manager....

General Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 10 days ago

Manager for Redmont Hotel and The Kelly Hotel, where you’ll deliver top-notch Guest Services and help ensure the hotel runs smoothly....

KFC Restaurant General Manager

  • Gardendale, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 10 days ago

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

KFC Assistant General Manager

  • Hueytown, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hueytown, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 10 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....

Restaurant General Manager

  • Leeds, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Leeds, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 10 days ago

" You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Assistant General Manager - R-0064919

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Work with the hotel's property management system (Opera) and reservation system (Synxis) to maximize revenue through occupancy and rate adjustments based on market conditions.- Regularly sell hotel...

Assistant General Manager

  • Vestavia Hills, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 25 days ago

Our Assistant General manager position is the right hand to the GM. They learn all the responsibilities of a GM and grow personally to be a great leader....

Restaurant Management Opportunities

  • Homewood, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 29 days ago

From local store marketing to helping reach sales and profit goals, you'll be responsible in ensuring that your restaurant is delivering the top meats....

Ironwood Restaurant General Manager

  • Homewood, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 29 days ago

THE ROLE Join our team as the General Manager of our popular Ironwood Restaurant at The Valley Hotel!...

Assistant Property Manager

  • Vestavia Hills, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Property Manager - The Park at Rocky Ridge Apartments SPM, LLC, a full-service national property management firm, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager. Our mission is to provide a...

Demographic Data for Gardendale, AL

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Gardendale, AL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

General Managers in Gardendale, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.9%
High School or GED
21.1%
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 Gardendale, 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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