Hotel Manager Jobs in Washington

Hotel Manager jobs in Washington are in consistent demand, with hiring concentrated in Seattle's dense urban hotel corridor, Bellevue's corporate hospitality sector, and the resort and conference markets around Spokane and the Columbia River Gorge. Large, established operators including Marriott International, Hilton, and Hyatt maintain significant footprints across the state, generating openings at general manager, assistant general manager, and department head levels. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are revenue management, food and beverage operations, and convention services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerBMI Hospitality Management
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring15
Work type64% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Sales Manager | The SOMM Hotel & Spa
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Sales Manager | The SOMM Hotel & Spa
Columbia Hospitality
Woodinville, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$35 - $40/hr
1,001-5,000

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Hotel Sales Manager
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Hotel Sales Manager
Royal Hospitality Washington, LLC
Redmond, Washington
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$70k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Project Manager, Hotel Refurbishment
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Project Manager, Hotel Refurbishment
Holland America Line
Seattle, Washington
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$83k - $112k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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General Manager (GM) - Hotel Brand Name
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General Manager (GM) - Hotel Brand Name
J&P Hospitality Management
Redmond, Washington
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Food and Beverage Manager - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
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Food and Beverage Manager - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Hilton
Seattle, Washington
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
$82k - $85k/yr
10,000+

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Hotel Manager Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
8 jobs
Lynnwood
3 jobs
Redmond
2 jobs
Auburn
1 job
Poulsbo
1 job
Shelton
1 job
Spokane
1 job
Tukwila
1 job
Bellevue
1 job

Hotel Manager Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

BMI Hospitality Management3 open roles
Renaissance Hotels2 open roles
Columbia Hospitality2 open roles

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hotel manager jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field
  • Five or more years of progressive hotel operations experience in a supervisory role
  • Demonstrated experience managing hotel budgets, forecasting, and revenue optimization
  • Proficiency with property management systems such as Opera, Fosse, or Marriott CI/TY
  • Strong record of leading hourly and salaried teams of 20 or more employees
  • Experience coordinating with union labor under collective bargaining agreements common in Washington hotels

Hotel Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hotel manager in Washington?

Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a hotel manager, so the path runs through education and hands-on experience. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in hospitality management or business, often from programs at Washington State University's School of Hospitality Business Management or Seattle Central College's culinary and hospitality division. Candidates typically move up through front desk, food and beverage, or rooms division roles before reaching a general or assistant general manager position.

Which companies hire hotel managers in Washington?

Washington hotel manager roles are posted by BMI Hospitality Management, Renaissance Hotels, and Columbia Hospitality and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's mix of major urban convention hotels, boutique properties in the San Juan Islands and wine country, and resort operations near Mount Rainier means openings appear across a wide range of employer types and sizes.

Which Washington cities have the most hotel manager jobs?

Seattle, Lynnwood, and Redmond consistently post the most hotel manager openings in Washington. Seattle dominates because of its international airport, convention center, and year-round business travel, while Bellevue's corporate campuses and Spokane's growing medical and university tourism sectors sustain steady demand in those markets.

Are there remote hotel manager jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're rare. Hotel management is fundamentally an on-site operations role, so most positions require a physical presence to oversee staff, guests, and facilities. About 36% of hotel manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cluster in revenue management, regional director, or multi-property oversight roles rather than single-property general manager positions.

How can I get hired as a hotel manager in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a front desk agent, rooms coordinator, or food and beverage supervisor role at a full-service Washington hotel, using that position to move into an assistant manager track. Marriott and Hilton properties in Seattle and Bellevue run formal management associate programs open to recent hospitality graduates. Earning a Certified Hotel Administrator designation or completing Washington State University's hospitality management certificate strengthens a candidacy significantly before formal management experience accumulates.

Where can I find and apply to hotel manager jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to hotel manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across property types and experience levels. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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