General Managers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years26%More than 10 years68%Current company
Panda Express
Wingstop
Air Culinaire Worldwide
Time at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $96,286 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,707 – $202,835 yearly
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Regional Director
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationGlobal Professional in Human ResourcesLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceGeneral Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Salesforce AdministratorCRM System ProficiencyDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceSpreadsheetsGeneral Manager (GM)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTrainingExecutive Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementGeneral Manager & Assistant General Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceGeneral Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseReligious LeadershipNonprofit Faith-Based Organization ExperienceCDL aServsafeSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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 68 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a general manager?
Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to general managers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general managers include: general manager/owner, assistant general manager and regional director.
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 28 years of professional experience.
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