General Managers for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    Associate's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    6-10 years20%
    More than 10 years78%
  • Current company

    Chipotle Mexican Grill
    First Watch
    Noodles & Company
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year8%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026

General Manager: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $68,312 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $39,167$119,145 yearly

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  • Director of Operations/General Manager: Dine-in – Pick-up – Delivery - Catering

    Elburn, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSServsafeHACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • General Manager

    Wheaton, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual Experience
  • Director of Operations

    Romeoville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceToast POSPOS SystemsMicros POSOpentable
  • District Manager

    Romeoville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitTIPSDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • General Manager

    Plainfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceVehicle SpottingCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Regional General Manager

    Bolingbrook, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCertified Apartment ManagerCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience

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What's the average time to fill a general manager role?

The average time to fill a general manager role is 68 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do general managers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general manager include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a general manager?

Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.

What are some job titles related to general managers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general managers include: director of operations, certified training general manager and district manager.

What level of education is common for a general manager?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a general manager in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general manager?

Most general managers have 23 years of professional experience.

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