Wedding Venue General Manager
About The Position
The General Manager in Training (GMIT) program is designed for experienced hospitality leaders who are ready to run an entire operation. This 6-12 month development track focuses on teaching the Wedgewood way of managing a venue from the ground up. The program is for individuals who already know how to manage a team, achieve targets, and hold people accountable, and who now aspire to lead a whole venue. The company is one of the nation's largest venue and event companies with over 90 locations and is still growing. They focus on an all-inclusive approach to simplify the planning process for couples and create exceptional hospitality and unforgettable experiences. The growth of the company necessitates General Managers who can operate according to the Wedgewood model, and the GMIT program accelerates this learning curve for external hires with proven leadership skills.
Requirements
- 3+ years of management experience in venues, restaurants, hotels, catering, events, retail, or a sales-driven service environment.
- Experience leading sales, including coaching sellers, managing a pipeline, or carrying a booking target.
- Experience owning revenue, labor, or cost responsibility.
- Ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Proven ability to develop people through accountability and encouragement.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Proficiency in business tools such as P&L reporting, CRM, event management systems, and the Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates open to relocation have the widest range of opportunities and typically move into a GM role fastest.
Responsibilities
- Master full venue operations, including culinary, sales, event planning, and banquet execution.
- Lead sales efforts by coaching and developing the sales team, driving booking performance, and owning revenue.
- Build and develop a strong team through recruiting, training, coaching, and retention.
- Own and manage venue numbers, including revenue, labor, and cost control, using P&L reports as a decision-making tool.
- Execute high-volume events flawlessly, at scale, and under pressure.
- Set and maintain a positive company culture that emphasizes fun, teamwork, and individual ownership.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and supplemental benefits
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Employee Ownership Program (eligibility for General Managers)
- Training Completion Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
