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General Manager

Metairie, LA · On-site

$60K/yr

GAME DAY Our sports bar General Manager is our head coach. You will be the leader in creating the ultimate experience for our sports fans. From local restaurant marketing to Profit and Loss statement ...

GAME DAY Our sports bar General Manager is our head coach. You will be the leader in creating the ultimate experience for our sports fans. From local restaurant marketing to Profit and Loss statement ...

GAME DAY Our sports bar General Manager is our head coach. You will be the leader in creating the ultimate experience for our sports fans. From local restaurant marketing to Profit and Loss statement ...

Dunham's Sports, one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S., was founded in ... Qualifications Must have 5 years of RETAIL management experience. Strong organizational and ...

Dunham's Sports, one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S., was founded in ... Must have 5 years of retail management experience. Strong organizational and leadership skills and ...

Dunham's Sports, one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S., was founded in ... Qualifications Must have 5 years of RETAIL management experience. Strong organizational and ...

General Manager Sheard Sports Academy Location: Gaffney, South Carolina Base Salary: $55,000 ... Ensure staff consistently represent Sheard Sports Academy professionally. Marketing & Community ...

SPORTS BAR GENERAL MANAGER Know what it's like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it's like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It's fun. It's fast-paced. We're at the top of our game ...

SPORTS BAR GENERAL MANAGER Know what it's like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it's like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It's fun. It's fast-paced. We're at the top of our game ...

Full SPORTS BAR GENERAL MANAGER Know what it's like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it's like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It's fun. It's fast-paced. We're at the top of our ...

General Manager

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$45K - $53K/yr

Full SPORTS BAR GENERAL MANAGER Know what it's like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it's like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It's fun. It's fast-paced. We're at the top of our ...

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How much do professional sports general manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional sports general manager in the United States is $55,952.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a professional sports general manager of a professional sports team make?

The salary of a professional sports general manager varies widely depending on the league and team, but it typically ranges from $1 million to over $5 million annually. Top general managers in major leagues like the NFL, NBA, or MLB often earn higher salaries, especially with bonuses and incentives based on team performance.

How to become a professional sports general manager?

To become a professional sports general manager, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in sports management, business, or a related field, along with extensive experience in sports teams, coaching, or administration. Strong leadership, negotiation skills, and knowledge of player evaluation and team operations are essential, often supplemented by networking within the sports industry.

What does a professional sports general manager do in sports?

A professional sports general manager oversees team operations, including player recruitment, contract negotiations, and roster management. They work closely with coaches and ownership to build competitive teams and often analyze player performance and team strategies using data and scouting reports.

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Infographic showing various Professional Sports General Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,952 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

General Manager

Metairie, LA • On-site

Buffalo Wild Wings
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees

$60K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Buffalo Wild Wings rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 696 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Know what it's like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it's like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It's fun. It's fast-paced. We're at the top of our game - and we want to keep it that way. So, we're constantly upping the ante, providing the ultimate experience for our fans. And, of course, it's our people that bring that experience to life.

GAME DAY

Our sports bar General Manager is our head coach. You will be the leader in creating theultimateexperience for our sports fans. From local restaurant marketing to Profit and Loss statement results, you'll be responsible for ensuring that your sports bar is at the top of its game. You will lead your sports bar Management Team (OGM, Service Manager and Kitchen Manager) through performance, engagement and training initiatives. If that weren't cool enough, you will even have the opportunity to oversee all community connection and fundraising related activities.

WE'LL PROVIDE THE PLAYBOOK, HERE'S WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

  • You know the business. You have a general knowledge oflabor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, safety and security systems and procedures, computer operations.
  • You know the plays to win the game. You can manage and direct work of others, champion change and analyze a Profit and Loss statement.
  • You have the education and experience. You're a high school graduate or similar. Extra points if you bring a bachelor's degree, have 4-5 years of management experience and previous Restaurant General Manager experience.
  • You're Team focused. You have a passion for training and developing your Team.

BRAG FACTOR

You'll be working for the hottest brand around and have tons of fun doing it. As a Sports Bar General Manager, you'll be eligible for quarterly bonuses, an annual performance-based wage review and a comprehensive benefits program. You will have the resources to be at the top of your game. Everything that we put into developing sauces for our famous wings, we put the same vigor into developing and growing our General Managers. Do you aspire to become a Training General Manager or a Regional Manager? Whatever your career goals are, we'll help get you there. Did we mention that you'll never miss a sporting event ever again?


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About Buffalo Wild Wings

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Buffalo Wild Wings has an atmosphere that creates stories worth telling - for our guests and for our team members. Yes, it is literally working at a Sports Bar and all the energy that comes with it. But Buffalo Wild Wings is also a place to start the next phase of your career. Whether you grow in our system here or your game-plan takes you elsewhere, we want you to have an experience here that lasts a lifetime. We're a brand on the rise, and we need great people as we write the next chapter of our story. If that's you, pull up a barstool.

Industry

Food services and drinking places and restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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