General Manager Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

The General Manager will manage the overall restaurant to ensure we are 1st Choice for our Guests and Employees....

Pizza Restaurant General Manager (04219) Learn to Franchise

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Description Job Description General Managers are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a single Domino's store....

Extended Stay America Virginia Beach - Assistant General Manager OEM

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Join Our Team as an Assistant General Manager! About Us As our Assistant General Manager, you will be a key player in ensuring guest satisfaction and the efficient operation of our hotel....

Assistant Property Manager, Multifamily

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Job Title Assistant Property Manager, MultifamilyPillars at Great Bridge ( ) Job Description Summary The Assistant Property Manager is responsible for maintaining our communities to a market-ready...

General Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

General Manager Virginia Beach, VA Job Type Full-time Description Are you looking for a place that celebrates YOU for being YOU? Do you want to work with people that are fun and work as a team?...

General Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Join to apply for the General Manager role at McDonald's 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the General Manager role at McDonald's COMPETITIVE WAGES. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES....

Assistant General Manager

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Marketing and Local Community Engagement: Support local store marketing efforts, including promotional events, community outreach, and social media activities....

Restaurant General Manager

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant Property Manager

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Description: Storage King USA has an immediate opening for an outgoing associate at our location in Norfolk, VA. We are looking for individuals to join our team with customer service, retail,...

KFC Restaurant General Manager

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Salaried General Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Salaried General Manager - Now Hiring McDonald's 30 days ago General Manager - McDonald's company-owned and independent Owner-Operator restaurants are staffed by great people, and right now we're looking...

Assistant property Manager/ leasing /accounting

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 4 days ago

Are you interested in real estate? Or do you already have property management experience and want to enhance your career? To help us with marketing, leasing, and property management, we're looking...

KFC Assistant General Manager

  • Portsmouth, VA (9 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (9 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 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....

Assistant General Manager

  • Portsmouth, VA (9 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (9 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is an extension of the General Manager and will preside over the operation when the General Manager is not in the facility....

Restaurant General Manager - Becca Restaurant & Garden, The Historic Cavalier Hotel

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago

The Restaurant General Manager reports directly to the Director of F&B....

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

General Managers in Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake, VA
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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