Hotel General Manager – November 2024 Job Listings

A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field is often preferred for Hotel General Manager roles, especially at larger hotels. However, it’s not always mandatory.

With enough relevant experience in hotel operations and management, some hotels may consider candidates with an associate’s degree or even a high school diploma.

Typical responsibilities of a Hotel General Manager include:

• Budgeting, cost control and ensuring the hotel’s profitability
• Ensuring all hotel departments work together seamlessly to provide a positive guest experience
• Proactively looking for ways to enhance the hotel’s offerings and amenities

Check out our Hotel General Manager Job Description page to learn more about the responsibilities of this role.

The job market for Hotel General Managers is quite competitive, especially for more attractive and better-paid positions at luxury hotels or in popular tourist destinations.

Here are some questions you might face during your Hotel General Manager job interview:

• “What steps would you take to boost a hotel’s profitability during the off-season?
• “What’s your leadership style, and how do you motivate your staff”
• “Can you describe a time when you made a significant change to improve hotel operations, and what were the results?”
• “How would you deal with a department head who consistently misses performance targets?”