Are you an experienced hospitality leader ready to take ownership of your own venueโand step into a role that offers more balance, flexibility, and long-term growth?
Weโre looking for fully relocatable candidates who are based in California, Colorado, Arizona or New England for trainingโbut after that, your final placement as a General Manager could be in any of our regions nationwide. If youโre open to new experiences, excited about leading teams, and ready to build a rewarding career in event hospitality, this opportunity is for you!
Wedgewood Weddings offers a structured pathway for seasoned managers to train in our proven venue management model.
Our General Manager in Training (GMIT) program isnโt a beginnerโs courseโitโs a focused development track for established leaders who want to master the Wedgewood way before running a venue of their own. Over 6โ12 months, youโll gain hands-on experience across all departmentsโfrom sales and event execution to culinary operations and financial managementโsupported by our network of General Managers and centralized teams in HR, marketing, and accounting.
Youโll bring leadership experience. Weโll provide the tools, structure, and time to ensure youโre confident and set up for long-term success as a Wedgewood Weddings General Manager.
What Sets This Role Apart
Youโll train alongside one of our top-performing General Managers at a beautiful Wedgewood Weddings venue. This immersive, hands-on experience gives you a full understanding of our business model and prepares you to confidently lead your own property.
Youโll learn to:
โข Oversee all venue departmentsโculinary, sales, event planning, and banquet operations
โข Recruit, train, and develop talented teams through coaching, motivation, and daily leadership
โข Drive financial success by managing revenue, labor, and cost control
โข Execute high-volume events with precision, poise, and a guest-first mindset
โข Champion our culture and uphold brand standards through positivity, professionalism, and integrity
โข Adapt to a dynamic schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays
You Are:
โข A proven leader with experience managing people in hospitality, events, or a sales-driven environment
โข Energized by high-volume service and fast-paced operations
โข Results-oriented and skilled at motivating teams to achieve goals
โข A natural coach who leads through accountability and encouragement
โข Detail-oriented and organized, with strong time management skills
โข Tech-savvy and comfortable using business software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
โข Passionate about hospitality and eager to grow your career
Who We Are
Weโre a family-owned company thatโs been revolutionizing the wedding industry since 1986. With 80+ venues nationwide (and growing), we make wedding planning stress-free with our all-inclusive approach. Our teams handle every detail so couples can truly enjoy their day.
Weโre a group of hospitality enthusiasts who do whatever it takes to create flawless, fun, and memorable events. Our goal? To deliver the best value, service, and convenience to every client, every time.
Why Choose Us
โข Competitive compensation: Includes bonus potential, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k match).
โข Growth-oriented culture: Thrive in a โhave funโ environment where 80% of our GMs and RMs are promoted internally.
โข Highly rated workplace: 90% of full-time team members recommend us as a great place to workโthanks to our supportive, collaborative culture.
Employee Ownership Program:
At Wedgewood, we believe the people driving our success should share in it. That's why our General and Regional Managers are invited to participate in our Employee Ownership Program โ a meaningful compensation opportunity tied directly to the company's financial performance and growth.
As a GM, you won't just manage your venue, this program gives you a stake in the success of the overall business. If Wedgewood hits its long-term financial targets, you earn a significant payout on top of your standard bonus, putting you in the same seat as the investors backing this company's growth. Payouts are tied to tenure and other performance factors, and can range from 4-18+ months of salary for GMs.
This is more than a benefit. It's a chance to participate in the value you create as a General Manager and to see your leadership, decisions, and team's performance translate into real, financial upside. As the company opens new venues, and grows profitably, so does your reward. Wedgewood's Employee Ownership Program is designed to attract and retain top-tier operators who think like owners โ because here, you are one.
Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?
Join a company where every day is a celebrationโand where your leadership will help create unforgettable moments.
Pay Rate: $75,000 - $87,550
(pay varies on market area)
Quarterly Bonus: $2,500
Training Bonus: $5,000
Base salary and bonus will increase after training.
Paid relocation options nationwide are available after completion of training.
The important extras:
- As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
- Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.