General Manager Jobs in Louisiana

General Manager jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where the hospitality, energy, and retail sectors consistently drive demand at the operations and multi-unit level. Large employers like Ochsner Health, Shell, and Walmart have deep footprints across the state and regularly hire general managers with P&L ownership and team leadership experience. The most in-demand specialties are restaurant and food service management, oil and gas operations, and retail district oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerDomino's
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring13
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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EquipmentShare
General Manager (Tooling Solutions)
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EquipmentShare
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General Manager (Tooling Solutions)
EquipmentShare
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Product Management
1,001-5,000

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Palm Beach Tan
General Manager
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General Manager
Palm Beach Tan
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Product Management
$50k - $60k/yr
501-1,000

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McDonald's
General Manager - Restaurant
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General Manager - Restaurant
McDonald's
New Orleans, Louisiana
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
On-Site
10,000+

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General Manager
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Jennings, Louisiana
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$55k - $60k/yr

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Americas Thrift Stores
General Manager - Houma
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Americas Thrift Stores
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General Manager - Houma
Americas Thrift Stores
Houma, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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General Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
7 jobs
Baton Rouge
4 jobs
Bossier City
3 jobs
Houma
2 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Boyce
1 job
Duson
1 job
Kenner
1 job
Sulphur
1 job

General Manager Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Domino's2 open roles
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McAlister's Deli2 open roles
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A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar2 open roles

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in general manager jobs across Louisiana.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a closely related field required
  • Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a relevant Louisiana industry
  • Demonstrated P&L responsibility and budget management across a full business unit
  • Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain hourly and salaried staff in Louisiana markets
  • Strong knowledge of Louisiana labor law, safety regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Experience working with Louisiana-based vendors, distributors, or regional supply chains

General Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a general manager in Louisiana?

Most general managers in Louisiana move up through department head or assistant manager roles, building hands-on experience in their industry before taking on full P&L responsibility. Louisiana does not issue a state license specifically for the general manager title, but roles in certain regulated sectors, such as alcohol-serving establishments or healthcare facilities, require the operator or manager to hold relevant Louisiana state permits or certifications. A bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field strengthens most applications.

How much do general managers make in Louisiana?

General managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $101,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,470 for the lowest 10% to over $219,240 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire general managers in Louisiana?

Companies currently hiring general managers in Louisiana include Domino's, McAlister's Deli, and A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's concentration of hospitality groups along the Gulf Coast, energy operators in the Baton Rouge industrial corridor, and regional retail chains across the state makes it one of the more active markets for experienced general managers in the South.

Which Louisiana cities have the most general manager jobs?

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Bossier City account for the largest share of general manager openings in Louisiana. New Orleans anchors demand through its outsized hospitality and tourism industry, while Baton Rouge draws openings from energy, healthcare systems like Ochsner and BRAF-affiliated employers, and state government contractors. Shreveport's casino hospitality sector and manufacturing base round out the distribution in the northern part of the state.

Are there remote general manager jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. General manager roles typically require on-site presence to oversee staff, facilities, and daily operations, which makes fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 0% of general manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be regional or district-level roles where travel across multiple Louisiana locations substitutes for a fixed office.

How can I get hired as a general manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an assistant manager or shift supervisor role in your target industry, then building toward a general manager title over two to three promotion cycles. Large Louisiana hospitality groups in New Orleans and hotel chains along the Gulf Coast run manager-in-training programs that take candidates with a degree but limited experience. In retail, Walmart and regional grocery chains operating across Louisiana offer structured assistant manager pipelines. Earning a ServSafe certification or a food and beverage manager permit recognized in Louisiana gives candidates in the hospitality track a concrete credential that opens early interviews.

Where can I find and apply to general manager jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to general manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers that fit.

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