General Manager Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

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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Assistant General Manager - Claim Jumper

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 6 days ago

/REQUIREMENTS : At least 3+ years full service, high volume senior level restaurant management experience Extensive front of the house knowledge; Advanced knowledge of financial aspects Strong interpersonal...

General Manager

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 13 days ago

As a General Manager, you will oversee day-to-day restaurant operations....

Assistant General Manager

  • Sulphur, LA (10 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sulphur, LA (10 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 16 days ago

Our General Managers become Owner/Operators for their own local restaurant! Requirements: We are looking for "better" people to fill our Assistant General Manager positions. WE TRAIN!...

General Manager in Training - Retail

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Req ID: 457899 Address: 1118 Lowe Grout Lake Charles, LA, 70647 Welcome to Love's! Where People are the Heart of Our Success Operations Manager Working at Loves as an Operations Manager is a very...

General Manager in Training - Retail

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 21 days ago

Req ID: 457899 Address: 1118 Lowe Grout Lake Charles, LA, 70647 Welcome to Loves! Where People are the Heart of Our Success Operations Manager Working at Loves as an Operations Manager is a very...

Assistant Property Manager

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 29 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 29 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Property Manager reports to and is responsible for assisting the Property Manager. Primary responsibilities include operational goals, generating satisfactory cash flow,...

Assistant General Manager

  • Moss Bluff, LA (6 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moss Bluff, LA (6 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant General Manager General Manager Training General Manager District Manager (and beyond.)...

General Manager

  • Westlake, LA (2 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Westlake, LA (2 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

management, or related fields Experience At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred) Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision Experience recruiting, interviewing...

Assistant General Manager

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 90+ days ago

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Assistant General Manager motivates, instills accountability and achieves results to drive success in the position while maintaining our Culture of Activating...

General Manager

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 90+ days ago

GENERAL MANAGER JOB SUMMARY Urban Air is seeking a General Manager to motivate, instill accountability, and achieve results to drive success while maintaining our fun culture!...

Assistant General Manager

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 90+ days 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....

Demographic Data for Lake Charles, LA

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

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 Lake Charles, LA 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 Lake Charles, LA
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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