General Managers for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience10%Analysis Skills9%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED33%Master's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years4%Current company
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mendocino Farms
Shake Shack
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years27%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $93,089 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,100 – $216,097 yearly
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General Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSecret ClearanceFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Assistant General Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceGeneral Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAssistant General Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Salesforce AdministratorSalesforceDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHospitalityManagementBar ExperienceBar ManagementDistrict Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBusiness CoachingCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Selling Wine to CustomersBeverage RecommendationsBartender LicenseWine KnowledgeFood Safety CertificationWine Industry+17 moreSkills
LeadershipFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawAnalysis 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 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, supervising experience and analysis skills.
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 general manager, senior manager and restaurant assistant general 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 San Jose, 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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