Entry Level Hotel Manager Jobs

New grad hotel manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on hospitality training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Hospitality & Tourism, Technology & Software, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Encore Global, Hilton, and Sage Hospitality hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEncore Global
Top cityNapa, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Town Pump
Hotel General Manager
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Town Pump
Added 1w ago
Hotel General Manager
Town Pump
Belgrade, Montana
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Paychex, Inc.
Hotel General Manager
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Hotel General Manager
Paychex, Inc.
Milpitas, California
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Hospitality Management
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Choice Hotels
Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance Manager)
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Choice Hotels
Added 2w ago
Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance Manager)
Choice Hotels
Foxborough, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
HVAC Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Mechanical Engineering
$50k - $55k/yr
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Group Sales Manager - Leisure (A Marriott Hotel)
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Group Sales Manager - Leisure (A Marriott Hotel)
Renaissance New York Chelsea
New York, New York
Growth Marketing
Marketing

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Hyatt
Purchasing Manager (hotel)| Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days, Paid Vacation and More!
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Hyatt
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Purchasing Manager (hotel)| Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days, Paid Vacation and More!
Hyatt
Jacksonville, Florida
Logistics & Inventory
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
10,000+

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Entry Level Hotel Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Encore Global
Encore Global7 open roles
Hilton
Hilton2 open roles
Sage Hospitality
Sage Hospitality2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism14
  • Technology & Software2
  • Food & Beverage1
  • Accounting & Auditing1
  • Media & Entertainment1

Entry Level Hotel Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level hotel manager job?

Entry level hotel manager roles typically look for candidates with a hospitality or business degree, front desk or food-and-beverage internship experience, and strong guest-service instincts. Employers at this level value demonstrated leadership in small settings, like supervising a shift or coordinating an event, over years of management tenure. Highlighting hands-on hospitality coursework, a property management system you have used, and any supervisory responsibility gives your application a clear edge.

Which companies hire entry level hotel managers?

Companies hiring entry level hotel managers right now include Encore Global, Hilton, and Sage Hospitality, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from full-service hotel brands, select-service chains, and independent boutique properties that run management trainee or assistant manager pipelines designed to develop candidates from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level hotel manager jobs?

Yes, though the majority of hotel manager roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level hotel manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to cover reservation management, revenue coordination, or group sales functions that can be performed off-property. On-site assistant manager and management trainee roles remain the most common starting point at this level.

Are these new grad hotel manager jobs?

Yes, many of the listings here are new grad friendly, including roles posted for recent graduates, junior candidates, and applicants with little or no prior management experience. A new grad posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, practicum placements, or a strong hospitality portfolio in place of a full work history. Look for titles like management trainee, assistant manager, or front office supervisor as natural entry points.

Which industries hire the most entry level hotel managers?

Entry Level hotel manager roles concentrate in Hospitality & Tourism, Technology & Software, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high volumes of guest-facing properties that depend on structured management pipelines to fill supervisory gaps from within, making them reliable places to land a first role.