General Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Analysis Skills11%Supervising Experience10%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree35%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years16%More than 10 years80%Current company
Pizza Hut
Cook Out Restaurants
Smoothie King
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years20%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $67,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,756 – $113,028 yearly
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Director of Operations
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHospitality Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceGeneral Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceArea Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPersonal Care Home ExperienceBarista ExperienceGeneral Manager/Corporate Trainer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceGeneral Manager
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipBarista Experience
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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, analysis skills and supervising experience.
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, hospitality manager and area manager.
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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general manager?
Most general managers have 25 years of professional experience.
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