General Manager Jobs in Chicago, 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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Assistant General Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

CircusTrix, LLC dba Sky Zone Assistant General Manager Full-time, Onsite JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant General Manager (AGM) position is a developmental role designed to provide the...

Regional Property Manager, Multifamily (travel required)

  • Harvey, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Harvey, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 hours 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 (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (20 miles from Chicago, 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....

Restaurant General Manager

  • Addison, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day 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

  • Oak Lawn, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Restaurant General Manager

  • Calumet Park, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Calumet Park, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

General Manager- DraftKings at Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 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 (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 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...

KFC Assistant General Manager

  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

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

General Manager Social, Golf

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

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

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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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