General Managers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Communication Skills10%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years20%More than 10 years74%Current company
Buffalo Wild wings
Luna Grill
Mendocino Farms
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $96,738 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,695 – $204,799 yearly
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Training Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCalifornia Labor LawTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawGeneral Manager
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceGeneral manager
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceGeneral Manager (GM)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBilingualDistrict Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining 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, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a general manager?
Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Servsafe, 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: district manager and SENIOR 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 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 14 years of professional experience.
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