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General Manager Jobs in Portland

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MMcMenamins Chapel Pub
Assistant Assistant Manager
McMenamins Chapel Pub
General Manager📍 Portland$19/hr

McMenamins Chapel Pub seeks an entry-level Assistant Assistant Manager to join their team. This role is ideal for a community-driven individual who values art, history, and good food and drink. McMenamins offers a unique and creative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
JJake's Grill
Restaurant Manager
Jake's Grill
General Manager📍 PortlandOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
MMcMenamins Hal's Café
Assistant Manager
McMenamins Hal's Café
General Manager📍 Portland$20/hr

McMenamins seeks an Assistant Manager for its Crystal Hotel cafe, a historic venue serving handcrafted drinks and pub fare. The ideal candidate values community and fun, with a passion for food, drink, and hospitality. A family-owned company with opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a general manager job in Portland?
The fastest route in Portland is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Portland bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a general manager in Portland?
Plenty of Portland venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most general manager jobs here.
How much do general managers make in Portland?
Running a Portland bar or restaurant means owning labour, inventory and the downtown and the Alberta Arts District weekend rush end to end. Most working Portland general managers take home roughly $24–$45 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Portland venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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