General Manager Jobs in Olympia, WA

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.

1-10 of 10 Jobs

Assistant General Manager

  • Tacoma, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 hours 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...

General Manager

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago

General Manager Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A job at McDonald's offers a job combo that fits YOU....

Assistant General Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant General Manager Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A job at McDonald's offers a job combo that fits YOU....

General Manager - $78,500 to 100,000 per year

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

General Manager Exempt / Full-Time / Salaried Employee / Reports to the Area Supervisor A great career with a side of always feeling valued. McDonald's offers a job combo that will fit YOU....

Restaurant General Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Sick time accrual for all team members (PTO if you're located in Nevada) 2-weeks vacation if you're an Assistant or General Manager - this amount goes up based on your tenure with the Company!...

Client Executive Manager - Infrastructure

  • Olympia, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 12 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

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Assistant Property Manager

  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Security Properties Residential has an opening for an Assistant Property Manager! About Us At Security Properties Residential (SPR), with 100+ apartment communities in 10+ states, we are looking...

Part-Time Customer Service/Assistant Property Manager

  • Elma, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elma, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

West Coast Self-Storage has a part -time opening in Elma, WA for Customer Service/Assistant Property Manager. Ideal candidates would have retail sales and customer service experience and are...

General Manager

  • Fort Lewis, WA (15 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Lewis, WA (15 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Pay Range: $55,970 - $73,263 General Manager Job Description Working at QDOBA is about more than just amazing food....

General Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

Moving to Olympia, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Olympia, WA below.


Local
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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Olympia, WA

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 Olympia, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.9%
High School or GED
21.1%
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 Olympia, WA
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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