General Manager Jobs in Burr Ridge, IL

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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Restaurant General Manager

  • New Lenox, IL (16 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New Lenox, IL (16 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

As Restaurant General Manager at Team Lyders, you will manage one of our restaurants within our brand standards and policies....

Regional Property Manager, Multifamily (travel required)

  • Harvey, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harvey, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title Regional Property Manager, Multifamily (travel required)( ) Job Description Summary The Regional Property Manager is responsible for the business plan execution for an assigned portfolio...

Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality - Restaurant Management - FA25

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (10 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (10 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality - Restaurant Management - FA25 Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality - Restaurant Management - FA25 College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning....

General Manager - Rock Bottom Rest and Brewery

  • Warrenville, IL (15 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrenville, IL (15 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The General Manager position works as a member of the restaurant management team to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the restaurant while adhering to the company's absolutes; Determined...

Restaurant General Manager

  • Addison, IL (13 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Addison, IL (13 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 2 days ago

operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation and health codes, and security Ability to learn and train others on all aspects of the Shack operations...

KFC Restaurant General Manager

  • Plainfield, IL (19 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL (19 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

General Manager- DraftKings at Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary As a General Manager of DraftKings Sportsbook, you are responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations....

Assistant Property Manager

  • Lombard, IL (10 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (10 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Hiffman National is an award-winning USA Top Workplace, and it s because we seek out and hire bright, fun, and motivated people perhaps someone just like you! Accountability, Collaboration,...

Property Manager - Chicago

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Property Manager Gorman & Company is seeking a full-time, experienced Property Manager to lead operations for an exciting new residential community opening later this year in Chicago. This is a...

Assistant General Manager

  • Naperville, IL (10 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (10 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago

This role prepares you for General Manager responsibilities while driving team and restaurant growth. What is Team Lyders?...

KFC Assistant General Manager

  • Franklin Park, IL (13 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (13 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 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....

General Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details We are seeking a highly motivated General Manager to join our Chicago team!...

General Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Work with the hotels property management system (Opera), reservation system (SynXis), and revenue optimization technology (iDeas) to maximize revenue through the setting of the appropriate rates by...

Assistant General Manager Social, Golf - Bucktown

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Assistant General Manager - Social works hand in hand with the GM - Social to provide all the fun that Five Iron Golf can offer....

General Manager Social, Golf - Bucktown

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Burr Ridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The General Manager - Social is the ultimate purveyor of all the fun that Five Iron Golf has to offer....

Demographic Data for Burr Ridge, IL

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Burr Ridge, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Managers in Burr Ridge, IL 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 Burr Ridge, IL
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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