Restaurant Staff for hire in San Diego, CA
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17,905
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Starbucks
Chipotle
In-N-Out Burger
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,905 profiles for Restaurant Staff in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $49,518 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,723 – $57,394 yearly
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Store Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationConfidential ClearanceFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipManagementCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLead Food and Nutrition
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManagementConcessions Lead
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceFOH Team Member
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCatering Team Lead
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCatering Supervisor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a restaurant staff role?
The average time to fill a restaurant staff role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do restaurant staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant staff include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: store manager, assistant manager and shift supervisor.
What level of education is common for a restaurant staff?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a restaurant staff in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 9 years of professional experience.
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