General Manager Jobs in New York, NY

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 -Wendys Restaurant Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Our General Managers operate the business with a high level of honesty and integrity and are always seeking to improve themselves, their team and the business....

Property Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Property Manager Job ID 219925 Posted 22-May-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Property Management Location(s) Florham Park - New Jersey - United States of...

Multifamily Property Manager

  • Orange, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Orange, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

management systems, vendor relationships, and local market dynamics + High sense of ownership, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset + Strong leadership, communication, and organizational...

Account Executive Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Location: Jersey City or Edison, NJ - Hybrid In this position, you'll be based in our Jersey City or Edison office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for...

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Property Manager II

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*** Property Manager Responsibilities: - Supervise the maintenance, administrative and compliance staff. - With the Assistant Manager, Supervise the front desk...

Property Manager - Affordable Housing

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Property Manager - Affordable Housing About the Organization For over three decades, SMC has been in the forefront of proven, quality real estate property management services in the New York/New...

Senior Hospitality Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Come join our 270 Park team as a Senior Hospitiality Manager As a Senior Hospitality Manager within the Executive Dining and Banqueting Program, you will oversee all service disciplines at 270...

Guest Relations Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of property management systems (e.g., Opera, Fidelio) and CRM tools. Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays....

Assistant General Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Assistant General Manager, Printemps Reports to: General Manager ABOUT PRINTEMPS Storied French luxury department store, Printemps, is preparing to open...

Assistant General Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: As an Assistant General Manager, you will be entrusted with the leadership of a team comprised of exceptional individuals who share our values....

Hospitality Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

THE JOB / Hospitality Manager EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. ***Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this...

Assistant Manager, Hospitality , Events

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Manager, Hospitality, Events (Upper West Side) compensation: $35 per hour We are seeking Hospitality professionals who have experience working in a casual high volume hospitality...

General Manager - Suny Martitime College

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a self-motivated individual for the role of General Manager at SUNY Maritime in the Bronx, NY....

Sr. Manager, Hospitality Marketing

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination...

HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER (Microtel Macedon)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER (Microtel Macedon) Macedon, NY ( Description Summary The Hotel General Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in New York, NY

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 New York, NY 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 New York, NY
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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