Hotel General Manager – October 2024 Job Listings
In preparation for the upcoming launch of the OysterLink Jobs platform later this year, we’ve put together a list of the top Hotel General Manager positions currently available in the U.S.
Top 10 Hotel General Manager Jobs in the US (Hiring Now!)
With the hospitality industry booming and a greater emphasis on effective hotel operations, the demand for experienced Hotel General Managers is higher than ever.
Here are 10 high-paying Hotel General Manager jobs within top-tier establishments across the country.
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How Many Hotel General Managers Are Employed in the US?
According to Zippia, there are over 5,200 Hotel General Managers currently employed in the United States.
How Much Do Hotel General Managers Earn in the US?
The average salary for Hotel General Managers in the United States is $93,384 a year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, Salary.com and ZipRecruiter. On a monthly basis, this would be approximately $7,782.
FAQs About Hotel General Manager Jobs
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?”
How We Picked the Top 10 Hotel General Manager Jobs
We have selected these Hotel General Manager jobs in the U.S. based on the following factors:
- Competitive pay: The jobs on our list offer salaries well above the national average. In fact, all the featured jobs offer a starting salary of at least $100,000 per year.
- Attractive benefits packages: We focused on jobs that offered plenty of benefits such as employee discounts, retirement plans, health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and employee assistance programs.
- Reputable companies: We’ve chosen jobs from trusted employers who are also leaders in the hospitality industry.
