Wedding Venue General Manager

Wedgewood Weddings • Irvine, CA

100d • $75,000 - $81,000

About The Position

Are you an experienced hospitality professional ready to take the next step into multi-department venue leadership? If you have a background in managing teams and leading high-volume operations—especially in restaurants, events, weddings, hotels, or F&B—we’d love to meet you. Join our Management Development Program and you could be running a wedding venue within 6–12 months. Our proven training plan teaches you the ins and outs of venue management—from event logistics and culinary coordination to financial oversight and team leadership. You’ll quickly become an expert in delivering unforgettable experiences for clients and building high-performing teams. What sets this role apart? You won’t be starting from scratch. You’ll bring experience, and we’ll add structure, support, and a clear path forward. With ongoing support from our General Manager network, our dedicated training group, and our centralized HR, accounting, and marketing departments, you’ll be set up to succeed.

Requirements

• Proven leader with experience managing people in a hospitality or sales-focused setting
• Familiar with high-volume service or events and love a fast-paced environment
• Motivated by results and know how to energize a team to meet sales and service goals
• Natural motivator—comfortable teaching, coaching, and holding others accountable
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong time management skills
• Comfortable with Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Passionate about hospitality and ready to grow your career

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience in hospitality, events, weddings, or restaurants
• Senior-level event professionals with extensive sales backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Train under a top-performing General Manager at one of our beautiful venues
• Learn to manage all departments: culinary, sales, planning, and banquet operations
• Develop staff through hiring, training, coaching, and daily leadership
• Drive financial performance with a focus on revenue, labor, and cost control
• Manage day-to-day operations and high-volume events with precision and poise
• Uphold our culture and brand standards with positivity, professionalism, and integrity
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $75,000-$81,000
• Quarterly Bonus: $2,500
• Training Bonus: $5,000
• Training Location: Orange County, CA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees