General Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Analysis Skills
- 10%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Waffle house
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
TravelCenters of America
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $67,537 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,750 – $109,254 yearly
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General Manager (GM)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DBoard Certified Behavior AnalystServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningGeneral Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDirector of Operations
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsManagementGeneral Manager
Cayce, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipLifeguard ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHospitality Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningManagementOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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, 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: shop manager, hospitality manager and general restaurant 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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general manager?
Most general managers have 26 years of professional experience.
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