Entry Level General Manager Jobs
New grad general manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated leadership in any setting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Sports & Recreation, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, with employers like Advance Auto Parts, Wawa, and Meijer hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Opportunity for career advancement in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization!
Below are just some of the benefits you'll receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Career Growth
- Medical/Dental with employer contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, and Aflac Insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
- 401 (k) retirement plan
- Travel Perks to Resort Locations
- Company Perks Program
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated General Manager to join our team. The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations at the Resort regarding day-to-day staff management and guests. Our General Manager is an ambassador for Capital Vacations, providing leadership and strategic planning to all departments in support of our service culture that emphasizes optimizing operations and guest satisfaction. The General Manager works very closely with our Owners and Board Members.
What you're great at:
- Overseeing the operations functions of the Resort
- Processing and submitting payroll to Human Resources
- Holding regular briefings and meetings with all heads of departments. Oversees and manages all departments and works closely with department heads daily. Is accountable for the responsibilities of department heads and takes ownership of all guest complaints. Steps in and performs any task or covers any department as necessary, including front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, etc.
- Ensuring full compliance with Resort Operating controls, SOPs, policies, procedures, and service standards
- Leads all key property issues, including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishment
- Handles complaints and oversees service recovery procedures
- Is responsible for the preparation, presentation, and subsequent achievement of the resort's Annual Operating Budget, Marketing and Sales Plan, and Capital Budget. Manages ongoing profitability of the Resort, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded. Delivers resort budget goals and sets other short- and long-term strategic goals for the property. Develops improvement actions and carries out cost savings
- Ensures all decisions made are in the best interest of the Resort and Management
- Maintains a strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to react with impactful strategies
- Ensures the monthly financial outlooks for the Resort are on target and accurate. Prepares monthly financial reporting for the Owners and Board Members. Draws up plans and budget (revenue, costs, etc.) for Owners
- Provides effective leadership to all Resort Team Members
- Responds to audits to ensure continual achieved improvement
- Is responsible for safeguarding the quality of operations (both internal & external audits). Is responsible for legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, fire regulations, and other legal requirements
- Is available to travel on company business to assist in offsite training support and or New Business transitions if needed (average 1-2-week assignments)
Responsibilities listed may not include all tasks or apply to all resort locations, an official job description will be provided and signed on the first day of employment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Here’s what you have already achieved:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Hospitality OR equivalent industry job-related experience
- Experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager preferred
- Experience within the hospitality industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven strong leadership skills. Ability to manage, direct, and complete assigned duties. Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite abilities. Ability to prioritize, manage, and delegate efficiently.
- The ability to have a flexible schedule
Capital Vacations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and support an inclusive workplace!
Here’s what you can expect: At Capital Vacations we are united by a common purpose of “Travel. Gather. Smile. Repeat.” We pride ourselves on bringing our passion, innovation, and boldness to travel, enriching the lives of those we serve. We encourage you to join our team and help us in fulfilling our purpose. If this opportunity excites you, and if you have the following qualifications, we invite you to apply for our team.
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Entry Level General Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level general manager job?
Entry level general manager roles typically look for candidates who can show leadership in any context, whether through a campus organization, internship, retail supervisory shift, or volunteer coordination. Emphasize operational thinking, team communication, and any experience managing a process or group. A business-related degree helps, but demonstrated ownership of outcomes at any scale gives you a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level general managers?
Companies hiring entry level general managers right now include Advance Auto Parts, Wawa, and Meijer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Retail chains, hospitality groups, franchise operators, and fast-growing regional businesses tend to build entry level management pipelines more actively than other employer types.
Are there remote entry level general manager jobs?
Yes, though most general manager roles at the entry level are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level general manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to appear in operations coordination, district support, or multi-unit oversight roles where day-to-day floor presence is less central to the job.
Are these new grad general manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with limited professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or campus leadership in place of full-time work history, and treats a relevant degree or portfolio as a qualifying credential on its own.
Which industries hire the most entry level general managers?
Entry Level general manager roles concentrate in Sports & Recreation, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to hire at the entry level because they run high-volume, location-based operations that require on-the-ground management and offer structured paths for developing new managers quickly.