Wedding Venue General Manager
About The Position
The General Manager in Training (GMIT) program is designed for experienced hospitality leaders who already possess the skills to manage a team and operations, and who are looking to take on the responsibility of running an entire venue. This 6-12 month development track focuses on teaching the Wedgewood Weddings & Events model from the ground up, compressing the learning curve for external hires. The role involves owning the venue's P&L, building and leading a team, setting the property's tone, and driving results. Centralized HR, marketing, and accounting teams provide back-office support, allowing GMs to focus on venue operations and people. The program also includes training alongside top-performing GMs to master full venue operations, sales leadership, team building, financial management, high-volume event execution, and culture setting.
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 responsibility, 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 most weekends, as weddings occur on these days.
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 the resulting revenue.
- Build and develop a high-performing team through recruiting, training, and coaching.
- Own and manage venue numbers, including revenue, labor, and cost control, utilizing P&L statements for decision-making.
- Execute high-volume events flawlessly, at scale, and under pressure.
- Set and maintain a positive and fun company culture based on teamwork and individual ownership.
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Training completion bonus
- Full benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Employee Ownership Program (potential for significant payout tied to company performance)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and supplemental benefits
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
