General Manager Jobs in Kennesaw, GA

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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Staff Zone

Manager In Training

  • Staff Zone
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Staff Zone
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Are you an experienced leader? Do you have a passion to help others in your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Build a solid & rewarding career at Staff Zone – National Leader...

Wendy's Assistant General Manager - Smyrna, GA

  • Smyrna, GA (12 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Smyrna, GA (12 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 3 hours ago

regarding the hiring and termination of employees Attend meetings requested by the General Manager, District Manager, or Area Director Develop restaurant operation skills and grow within the organization...

Property Manager - Grande Oaks at Old Roswell

  • Roswell, GA (12 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roswell, GA (12 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Property Manager Pay range: $73k - $80k (Negotiable) At Pegasus, we understand how valuable you are and we want to offer you a career, not a job. If our employees are happy, our owners are happy!...

Assistant Property Manager

  • Cartersville, GA (17 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cartersville, GA (17 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Fogelman is a nationally recognized leader in the multi-family industry. We are proud to have received several outstanding awards - #1 Best Place to Work in Multifamily, Top 50 Multifamily...

Assistant General Manager-203210

  • Alpharetta, GA (18 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (18 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Purpose and Summary: The Assistant General Manager ("AGM") assists the General Manager ("GM") or Multi-Unit General Manager ("MUGM") in managing hotel day-to-day operations, assures optimum...

Regional Property Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Peak Living is currently seeking a qualified Regional Manager to join our team! Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, the Regional Manager assists in the development and monitoring...

Sr. Property Manager (Residential)

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT CIM GROUP: CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets,...

Property Manager (Residential)

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT CIM GROUP: CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets,...

Restaurant General Manager - Salary

  • Cartersville, GA (17 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (17 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago

It's the calling of our Restaurant General Managers to make them feel like family with smiles, teamwork and dedication....

General Manager-Ironworks

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago

The General Manager controls all areas of the restaurant and makes final decisions on matters of importance. The General Manager reports to the Regional Director....

Property Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis and were looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and...

Assistant General Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago

., NWAtlanta, GA 30303 Overview The Assistant General Manager is responsible for continually focusing on achieving hotel profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction and...

Assistant Property Manager

  • Marietta, GA (6 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (6 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview At CubeSmart, our culture makes the difference. When we say it’s what’s inside that counts, we are saying “you count” Responsibilities What CubeSmart Self Storage offers: Weekly Pay -...

Property Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Property Manager ("PM") will have broad and in-depth general management responsibilities at their assigned apartment development(s). The PM will supervise a site team consisting of...

Assistant Property Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Kennesaw, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview If you love making people feel at home, you'll love working at Willow Bridge Property Company. Whether you're just starting your career or joining later in your journey, we're eager to...

Demographic Data for Kennesaw, GA

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Kennesaw, GA

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 Kennesaw, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.9%
High School or GED
21.2%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
Master's Degree
9.7%
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 Kennesaw, GA
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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