General Manager Jobs in Newport, RI

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

  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 18 hours ago

We're looking for a dynamic General Manager to join our team long term as New Bedford is going through a growth phase....

Property Manager

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title Property Manager Job Description Summary We are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager to oversee and manage our portfolio of life sciences, laboratory, and medical...

General Manager

  • Middletown, RI (3 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (3 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 3 days ago

management experience Have experience as a Chipotle Apprentice Have applied experience handling OSHA, EEOC, and health department matters Have an A.A. or B.A....

Assistant Property Manager

  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Title Assistant Property Manager About the Organization With a growing workforce of more than 600 team members, The Peabody Companies manages more than 14,650 units of residential housing. We...

Assistant General Manager

  • South Kingstown, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Kingstown, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Essential Job Functions Assist general manager in management of all hotel operations including, but not limited to hotel budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning, leading service initiatives, leading...

Assistant General Manager

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: The Assistant General Manager will work with the General Manager to help drive revenue in their club....

Leave and Accommodation Manager

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago

This position manages the staff leave of absence function and manages the staff and faculty accommodation function. This role manages all aspects of leave of absence for staff, accommodations for...

Assistant General Manager

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Overview VPNE is a family-owned, fun, and rapidly growing company headquartered in the Greater Boston Area. We are the parking and transportation business partnered to the most prestigious...

General Manager

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 9 days ago

Is responsible for the restaurant operation at all times, whether physically present or not Ensures the restaurant is compliant with established standards in the areas of guest relations, food costs...

Assistant General Manager (MA/RI)

  • Dartmouth, MA (17 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dartmouth, MA (17 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 10 days ago

The Taco Bell Assistant General Manager supports the Restaurant General Manager by running great work shifts and meeting Taco Bell standards....

Hourly Assistant GM (MA/RI)

  • Dartmouth, MA (17 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dartmouth, MA (17 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 10 days ago

The Taco Bell Assistant General Manager supports the Restaurant General Manager by running great work shifts and meeting Taco Bell standards....

Restaurant General Manager (MA/RI)

  • North Dartmouth, MA (19 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • North Dartmouth, MA (19 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

The Taco Bell Restaurant General Manager is the leader of the TEAM who establishes the tone of the work environment, and the level of customer hospitality....

Hospitality Leader - Assistant General Manager - Holiday Inn Express, Middletown

  • Middletown, RI (3 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (3 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 15 days ago

manager, hotel operations, hospitality, supervisor Benefits Full Time Benefits offered: Vacation, Sick, Medical, Dental, Holidays & 401K DailyPay - Get Paid Any Day!...

Assistant General Manager-203210

  • East Providence, RI (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (22 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 16 days ago

Ability to operate the property management system technology, including the ability to work through all shift reports and performing the audit functions when necessary....

Assistant Property Manager

  • West Warwick, RI (17 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI (17 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 17 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 -...

Demographic Data for Newport, RI

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Newport, RI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for General Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

General Managers in Newport, RI 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 Newport, RI
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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