Restaurant Managers for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree40%Master's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years24%3-5 years10%Current company
Denny’s
Raising Cane's
Applebee's
Time at current job
2-5 years45%1-2 years26%More than 5 years16%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Restaurant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $76,102 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,894 – $95,108 yearly
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Restaurant Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsGeneral Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSecret ClearanceFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCafe Area Manager/ Event Bar Manager
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMexican CuisineHospitality Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsFrench CuisineCaffeAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Food Service Manager
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizing EventsAssistant Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual Experience
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What's the average time to fill a restaurant manager role?
The average time to fill a restaurant manager role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do restaurant managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant manager include: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a restaurant manager?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant managers include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to restaurant managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant managers include: assistant manager, kitchen manager and assistant restaurant manager - food service.
What level of education is common for a restaurant manager?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a restaurant manager in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant manager?
Most restaurant managers have 12 years of professional experience.
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