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 GED53%
    Bachelor's degree27%
    Associate's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years20%
    More than 10 years80%
  • Current company

    First Watch
    Panera Bread
    Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years10%
    2-5 years56%
    More than 5 years34%

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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026

General Manager: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $67,456 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $39,720$114,560 yearly

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  • General Manager

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSSafe Quality Food Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementAmerican Cuisine
  • General Manager

    Oswego, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Assistant Restaurant Leader

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningFast Casual Experience
  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • General Manager (GM)

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Experience
  • General Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipShift ManagementCash HandlingFood Safety

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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 65 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: assistant general manager (agm), assistant restaurant leader and general manager (gm).

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 17 years of professional experience.

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