General Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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.

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General Manager for Student Dining

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

JOB PURPOSE: Provide hands-on oversight during transaction periods of assigned units in larger and more complex operations to uphold customer service and food quality standards....

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Trout Farm Inn - General Manager / Chef

  • Felton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Felton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

The General Manager position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our business and growing our brand....

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Restaurant General Manager

  • MOD Super Fast Pizza
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience leading the leaders in restaurant management....

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Taco Bell General Manager

  • Taco Bell
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

General Manager (GM) SUPERVISOR: Area Coach (AC), Director of Operations (DO) STATUS: Non-Exempt BASIC PURPOSE: The General Manager serves as a mentor and leads their team to success, ensuring optimal...

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Restaurant General Manager

  • Taco Bell
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Taco Bell Restaurant General Manager is the leader of the TEAM who establishes the tone of the work environment, and the level of customer hospitality....

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General Manager 4 - Food

  • Sodexo
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

Role Overview General Manager 4 - Food - The Good Eating Company | San Jose, CA The General Manager 4 - Food leads a flagship corporate dining operation in San Jose CA, delivering an exceptional guest...

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General Manager 3 - Food

  • Sodexo
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Role Overview General Manager 3 - Food | High-End Corporate Dining | Menlo Park, CA Lead the Future of Food Service Sodexo is looking for a General Manager 3 - Food whos ready to elevate workplace dining...

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General Manager, Clarks Menlo Park

  • MML Hospitality
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

General Manager, Clark's Menlo Park 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Menlo Park, CA $105,000 - $120,000 a year - Full-time MML Hospitality 10 reviews $105,000 - $120,000 a year - Full-time General Manager Clark's...

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Restaurant General Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago

, and inspire a diverse team to deliver memorable guest experiences Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service and food quality Manage ordering, inventory, and kitchen...

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General Manager II

  • HMSHost Corporation
  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 days ago

Basic Purpose of Position: Working under minimal supervision, the General Manager II position is to manage a QSR restaurant or small cluster of restaurants or points-of-sale in close proximity to each...

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General Manager

  • Clark's - Menlo Park
  • West Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

General Manager Clark's Oyster Bar | Menlo Park, CA Clark's Oyster Bar, part of MML Hospitality, is seeking an experienced and hospitality-driven General Manager to lead our Menlo Park, California location...

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General Manager

  • SH Hotels
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago

A minimum of 3 years as a General Manager in an upper upscale and/or lifestyle hotel....

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Assistant General Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in three areas: Kitchen: Supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items People: Hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff...

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Front Desk (Hotel) Supervisor

  • Highgate Hotels
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations....

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General Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 days ago

The General Manager works with his/her leader to set the restaurants goals and creates a plan to achieve the goals. To meet restaurant goals, the General Manager doesnt work alone....

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.3%
High School or GED
20.4%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.1%
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 Jose, 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%



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