General Manager Jobs in Brighton, MI

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

  • Northville Township, MI (15 miles from Brighton, MI)
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  • Northville Township, MI (15 miles from Brighton, MI)
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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....

Hospitality Manager

  • Ann Arbor, MI (21 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (21 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 1 day ago

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. We often say, parking is our industry, but people are our passion. Our mission is to create opportunities...

Assistant Hospitality Manager

  • Ann Arbor, MI (21 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (21 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 3 days ago

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. We often say, parking is our industry, but people are our passion. Our mission is to create opportunities...

KFC Assistant General Manager

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 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....

Restaurant General Manager

  • Pontiac, MI (24 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI (24 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 4 days ago

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

Assistant General Manager

  • Commerce Township, MI (12 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce Township, MI (12 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 4 days ago

ASSISTANT MANAGER Carrols LLC is the largest Burger King Franchise. We own and operate over 800 Burger King Restaurants. We've been in the burger business for over 55 years so we know a little bit...

Restaurant General Manager

  • Commerce Township, MI (12 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Commerce Township, MI (12 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Restaurant General Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include: + Ability to work a 50+ hour work week....

KFC Restaurant General Manager

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 5 days ago

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

Restaurant General Manager

  • Plymouth, MI (18 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI (18 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Utilize all company training tools to provide crew employees with on-the-job training in all aspects of restaurant operation....

Property Manager

  • Southfield, MI (24 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (24 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Responsible for achieving company and client budget objectives...

General Manager

  • Southfield, MI (24 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (24 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Proficiency in Microsoft suite, cloud-based apps, and hotel property management systems to streamline operations and enhance productivity....

Senior Property Manager

  • Novi, MI (13 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Novi, MI (13 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 15 days ago

Senior Property Manager Location: CityScape What you'll do: As a Senior Property Manager you'll be responsible for facility operations of assigned Bank locations and the oversight of Facilities...

Assistant General Manager

  • Highland, MI (9 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Highland, MI (9 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 15 days ago

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER HIGHLAND, MI ASSISTANT MANAGER Carrols LLC is the largest Burger King Franchise. We own and operate over 800 Burger King Restaurants....

Assistant General Manager

  • Novi, MI (13 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Novi, MI (13 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 19 days ago

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

Assistant General Manager

  • Ann Arbor, MI (21 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (21 miles from Brighton, MI)
  • 19 days ago

This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred....

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Brighton, MI

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 Brighton, MI 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 Brighton, MI
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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