General Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Bachelor's degree17%Associate's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years16%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Domino's
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years13%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $79,163 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $204,330 yearly
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General Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Athletic TrainerAEDBartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Quality AuditorCertified Quality Engineer+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceGeneral Manager (GM)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRMassage Therapy License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register OperationsDistrict Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceMilitaryProfit & LossProfit & Loss StatementProfit and Loss Analysis
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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, supervising experience and communication 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: district manager 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 Chicago, 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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