Restaurant Staff for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%6-10 years24%3-5 years22%Current company
BarbusaBasil Thai BistroBrixxTime at current job
2-5 years45%1-2 years26%More than 5 years16%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $49,611 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,641 – $57,720 yearly
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Shift Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportKitchen Manager/Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipRestaurant Server
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsStockingAssistant Director, Systems & Team Development
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceShift Manager (full-time)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceStrategic Planning
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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 61 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 a restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: assistant manager, assistant director, systems & team development and restaurant support staff.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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