General Managers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership16%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
KFC
PANDA EXPRESS
Sonic Drive-In
Time at current job
1-2 years44%2-5 years44%More than 5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,752 profiles for General Managers in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $98,005 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,867 – $209,412 yearly
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Manager
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsDistrict Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceGeneral Manager
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCertified Safety Professional+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsEmployee EngagementFOH Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceGeneral Manager Designate
El Cajon, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceTime Management
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for general managers?
Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to general managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general managers include: operations manager, FOH manager and assistant operating partner.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general manager?
Most general managers have 21 years of professional experience.
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