General Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Analysis Skills
- 9%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 34%
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
KFC
Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee's
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 4, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $74,002 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,182 – $151,354 yearly
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General Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsRestaurant General Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningHeavy LiftingCertified Training General Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCategory ManagementTeam LeadershipRestaurant General Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementGeneral Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash Transactions
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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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for general managers?
Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License 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: restaurant general manager, manager / general manager and certified training general manager.
What level of education is common for a general manager?
Bachelor's degree 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 15 years of professional experience.
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