General Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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.

1-15 of 42 Jobs

Property Manager - House Case

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Looking for experienced responsible person to take care of our historic home in Mission Hills while we are away for period of 2 weeks to a few months at a time. Involves visiting home...

Manager of Guest Relations and Standards

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related...

General Manager

  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

General Manager Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,468 current hospitality jobs what where General Manager Days Inn Encinitas...

Assistant General Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Manager JOB DUTIES Assists the General Manager in hiring hourly and exempt staff; provides on-the-job training, feedback, and coaching sessions....

Property Manager 116 Units

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Full Time Property Manager for a 116-Unit Apartment Community in San Diego, CA. The property manager is involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the property, including tenant...

Property Manager Assistant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

A small property management company is looking for Property Manager Assistant. Can more than likely lead to permanent work. Primarily assist with: Scheduling appointments with perspective...

General Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Coordinates, directs and manages the staff and everyday hotel operations to achieve profitability, guest satisfaction and efficiency while maintaining brand standards....

Assistant Property Manager Position

  • Spring Valley, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spring Valley, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We have a permanent full time position for Assistant Property Manager in the East County, Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent property management experience. Must be honest extremely...

Assistant Property Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Store 4110 - San Diego, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $18.50 - $20.00 Hourly We are seeking to empower a highly motivated, goal focused, customer-oriented...

Property Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Your new company Hays has partnered with a Canada HQ'd developer who have a substantial and impressive portfolio within the West Coast of the US. They're looking for a commercial property manager...

Restaurant General Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Our General Managers are the Head Coaches of our teams!...

Senior Property Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Senior Property Manager Salary: $105,000 to $125,000 per year Explore Simone Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your experience. We take care...

General Manager - Days Inn Encinitas

  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Subject Expertise: Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, rehabilitation...

Affordable Property Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Affordable Property Manager Salary : $55,000 to %65,000 per year. A housing discount is available! Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your...

Property Manager

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Roving Property Manager Mid to East County Job Overview- The property manager oversees 275 units in various off-site locations in a specific geographic area including small apartment buildings,...

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

Moving to San Diego, CA? Find some basic demographic data about San Diego, CA below.


Local
National
1,325,823
41,125
Large

General Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitality curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
General Paediatrics: Essentials for New Doctors
Establish your position in the world of general paediatrics, a crucial field ensuring the health and safety of young patients. This rigorous three-week course is designed for new doctors and...
General Biochemistry
This course focuses on contributions of biochemistry toward an understanding of the structure and functioning of organisms, tissues, and cells. Topics include:* Chemistry and functions of...
IT Security for General/Project Managers
Despite many accepted IT security standards, many IT projects fail at IT security. This also includes for instance (smart') products that just include information technology in small proportion....

Salary for General Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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 San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA
2-4 years
43.1%
1-2 years
19.1%
4-6 years
18.9%
None
18.3%
Less than 1 year
0.6%



General Manager Related Career Advice Articles

Confident restaurant manager
Think You Want to Be a Restaurant Manager? Read This First.

Considering a career in restaurant management? Read iHireHospitality’s primer and learn about a restaurant manager’s daily duties and responsibilities.

Read article »
Exterior view of a glamorous hotel and its pool
The Health of the Hospitality Industry: 2016 & Beyond

The hospitality industry has an extremely bright outlook in the US and beyond. Here are six that could have a major impact over the coming decade.

Read article »
happy female restaurant manager on the phone while looking at her tablet
9 Cities With Exciting Hospitality Management Jobs

Check out our guide to some of the best locations in the US for hotel management jobs, restaurant management jobs, and other hospitality careers.

Read article »