General Manager Jobs in West Menlo Park, 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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Assistant General Manager

  • West Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details About Clarks Oyster Bar: Clarks Oyster Bar, part of MML Hospitality, is now open in Menlo Park, California. Known for our exceptional oysters,...

General Manager

  • West Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details About Clarks Oyster Bar: Clarks Oyster Bar, part of MML Hospitality, is now open in Menlo Park, California. Known for our exceptional oysters,...

General Manager - ByteDance

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary We are seeking a strategic and service-focused General Manager to lead a high-quality, chef-driven food program at a fast-growing tech company....

Restaurant General Manager

  • Half Moon Bay, CA (12 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (12 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

A General Manager is a leader who is able to build a team and develop existing team of top performers by training and developing skills, providing clear, consistent direction, and recognizing individual...

Assistant General Manager

  • Half Moon Bay, CA (12 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (12 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Assist the General Manager with restaurant maintenance. Assist the General Manager with finding, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding future team members....

Assistant Property Manager (Commercial - Remote CA)

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Property Manager (Commercial - Remote CA) JLL parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), remote work United States, California, San Jose Jun 11, 2025 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter...

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General Manager

  • Belmont, CA (7 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belmont, CA (7 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a General Manager who is energetic, engaged, efficient, strategic, and an effective leader....

General Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Nest Palo Alto is currently looking for a General Manager to join our team....

General Manager

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Aloft San Jose Cupertino is currently looking for a General Manager to join our team....

General Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (12 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (12 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The General Manager will establish priorities and lead key operational initiatives such as the sales plan and budget development and execution of physical property improvement projects....

General Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (23 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (23 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead operations at our fine dining Indian restaurant led by Michelin Star Chef Sujan Sarkar...

General Manager - Hospitality & Events

  • Pleasanton, CA (22 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (22 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Opportunity: We are seeking a high-level General Manager to lead and oversee daily operations across three core departments: Banquet, Culinary, and Property....

General Manager of Restaurants - Eataly Silicon Valley

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Reports to the Director of Store Operations and oversees the team of Restaurant Assistant General Managers....

General Manager - Daytrip Counter

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The General Manager position: - Holds ownership of all day-to-day operations, including guest experience, team management, quality control, etc. - Responsible for hiring, firing, onboarding, and training...

Assistant Property Manager (Commercial - Remote CA)

  • Hayward, CA (15 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (15 miles from West Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

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Demographic Data for West Menlo Park, CA

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in West Menlo Park, 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 West Menlo Park, 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 West Menlo Park, 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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