General Managers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Associate's degree
- 27%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Panera Bread
Starbucks
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $81,120 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,908 – $149,871 yearly
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General Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTaco Bell General Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Servsafe CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCoachingRestaurant General Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementGeneral Manager
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipGeneral Manager
Amherst, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Dietary Manager+5 moreSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsRestaurant General Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSenior Professional in Human ResourcesFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementLeadership
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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, time management and communication skills.
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Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
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According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general managers include: restaurant general manager, taco bell general manager and general manager (gm).
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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.
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Most general managers have 17 years of professional experience.
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