General Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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What a General Manager does

A General Manager runs the whole operation of a restaurant, bar, or hotel outlet. They own service standards, lead the management team, control labor and cost, and answer for the venue's financial performance. It is the role most hospitality careers build toward.

• Lead daily service and hold the standard on the floor
• Own the P&L, labor targets, and cost controls
• Hire, develop, and retain the management and service team
• Answer to ownership for the venue's results
• Set the culture guests and staff feel the moment they walk in

The San Diego market

San Diego's hotel and coastal dining demand keeps management talent in steady demand. In San Diego, a General Manager typically earns between $75k - $133k a year, with the figure moving on venue type, volume, and track record. The strongest managers, the ones who can prove results, sit at the top of that range.

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