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 venue operation. This 6-12 month development track focuses on teaching the Wedgewood Weddings model from the ground up, compressing the learning curve for individuals with existing leadership experience in areas like sales, events, and operations. The role involves running a real business, including managing sales, events, operations, and a team, with the goal of providing exceptional hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Upon completion of the training, GMs own their P&L, build their teams, set the tone for their property, and are measured on results. Centralized HR, marketing, and accounting teams handle back-office functions, allowing GMs to focus on their venue and people. The program also offers an Employee Ownership Program, providing a compensation opportunity tied to the company's financial performance and growth.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience managing teams in venues, restaurants, hotels, catering, events, retail, or a sales-driven service environment.
- Proven experience leading sales, including coaching sellers, managing a pipeline, or carrying a booking target.
- Experience owning financial responsibilities such as revenue, labor, or cost control.
- Ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Experience developing people through accountability and encouragement.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Proficiency in business tools such as P&L reporting, CRM, event management systems, and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Willingness to work weekends as weddings occur on weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates open to relocation have the widest range of opportunities and typically move into a GM role fastest.
- Flexibility in location can open more doors.
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 development.
- Own and manage key financial metrics, including revenue, labor, and cost control, and utilize P&L reporting for decision-making.
- 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 Employee Ownership Program upon becoming a GM
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
