General Managers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree32%Associate's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years28%Current company
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Panera Bread
Sonic Drive-In
Time at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years29%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $75,819 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,760 – $131,364 yearly
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Server / Bartender
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLifeguard ExperienceTIPSDriver's LicenseAEDLifeguard CertificationSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingGeneral Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager
Amherst, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementServer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
Time ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceGeneral Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationKitchen Staff TrainingDriver's LicenseServsafeTrainingFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager (GM)
Depew, New York State
Licenses & certifications
In-Person Test ProctoringProfessional Licensure Exam AdministrationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCertification Exam AdministrationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePresentation Skills
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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, supervising experience and time management.
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 manager, server and server / bartender.
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 Buffalo, NY, 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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