General Manager Jobs in Stamford, CT

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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Asst General Manager

  • Lacoste
  • Westport, CT (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • moments ago
  • Westport, CT (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • moments ago

What Youll Do : Assist the General Manager in managing daily restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures....

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Unassigned General Manager

  • Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.
  • Bedford, NY (10 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bedford, NY (10 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Successful GMs have 1-3 years prior General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in a restaurant setting....

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Assistant General Manager

  • Drury Hotels
  • Mount Vernon, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As part of Drury Hotels Operations Leadership team, you will: Provide expert leadership across all departments of the hotel taking the lead on providing exceptional guest service Train, develop, and...

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General Manager

  • Dunkin'
  • Westwood, NJ (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westwood, NJ (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

The goal of the General Manager is to increase profits and ensure the store operates smoothly and is food safe.They oversee all areas within the store, helping Supervisors in those units deliver exceptional...

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General Manager

  • Quello
  • Greenwich, CT (4 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (4 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Experienced in daily fine dining restaurant operations with a front-of-house focus. Working knowledge of health, safety, and responsible alcohol service regulations....

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Assistant General Manager TB39040-1371 E Putnam Ave

  • Taco Bell
  • Old Greenwich, CT (2 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (2 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Working closely with the restaurant general manager, you will help ensure the restaurant operates efficiently, maintains high standards of food quality and customer service, and meets financial goals...

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Assistant General Manager TB39056-84 Newtown Rd

  • Taco Bell
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Working closely with the restaurant general manager, you will help ensure the restaurant operates efficiently, maintains high standards of food quality and customer service, and meets financial goals...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Luca Steak
  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

The Assistant General Manager will work closely with the General Manager to oversee service standards, staff development, guest relations, and operational flow across the dining room....

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General Manager

  • Port Washington, NY (17 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (17 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Duties include but not limited to Management of daily operations while overseeing all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring a smooth effective workflow, while maximizing customer satisfaction...

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Fast Casual General Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Mineola, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

We are a growing fast-casual, scratch cafe concept looking for an energetic and people-focused General Manager to lead daily operations....

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General Manager

  • The Swing Golf Lounge
  • Jericho, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

The ideal candidate has significant management experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, private clubs, or high-end restaurant operations....

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Assistant General Manager TB39075-751 East Main St

  • Taco Bell
  • Stamford, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 11 days ago

Working closely with the restaurant general manager, you will help ensure the restaurant operates efficiently, maintains high standards of food quality and customer service, and meets financial goals...

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Assistant General Manager TB39054-131 Route 9 West

  • Taco Bell
  • West Haverstraw, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Haverstraw, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Working closely with the restaurant general manager, you will help ensure the restaurant operates efficiently, maintains high standards of food quality and customer service, and meets financial goals...

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General Manager

  • Taco Bell
  • Stamford, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 11 days ago

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Health Plan options 401(k) Retirement Plan STD, LTD, and Life Insurance options Opportunities for career advancement within the restaurant management team....

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Assistant General Manager TB39051-392 Main St

  • Taco Bell
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Working closely with the restaurant general manager, you will help ensure the restaurant operates efficiently, maintains high standards of food quality and customer service, and meets financial goals...

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Demographic Data for Stamford, CT

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Stamford, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

General Managers in Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT
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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