General Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Analysis Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Applebee's
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,925 profiles for General Managers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $78,140 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $202,651 yearly
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General Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningLatte ArtAnalysis SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational 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 66 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for general managers?
Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general manager?
Most general managers have 16 years of professional experience.
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