Food Service Manager Jobs

Food Service Manager jobs are open across restaurants, healthcare, education, hospitality, and corporate dining, at every level from shift supervisor to regional director, with specializations in catering operations, institutional food service, and quick-service management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,436+
Top stateWisconsin
Top employerAramark
Top cityMadison, WI
Work type89% On-site
Top industryFood

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Nouria
Food Service Team Member
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Nouria
New 5h ago
Food Service Team Member
Nouria
Berkley, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Food Service Director
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
New 6h ago
Food Service Director
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Denton, Texas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$5,745 - $8,304.83/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Stinker Stores
Food Service Specialist
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Stinker Stores
New 6h ago
Food Service Specialist
Stinker Stores
Caldwell, Idaho
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$13.5 - $16.2/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Northwestern Medicine
Line Cook - Food Service Cook, Part-time, Rotating
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Northwestern Medicine
New 8h ago
Line Cook - Food Service Cook, Part-time, Rotating
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service
Food Service
Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Mercy
Food Service Tech - PRN/Mornings
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Mercy
New 8h ago
Food Service Tech - PRN/Mornings
Mercy
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Food Service Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Aramark
    Aramark397
  • Kwik Trip
    Kwik Trip339
  • Healthcare Services
    Healthcare Services114
  • Trinity Services Group
    Trinity Services Group63
  • Chartwells K12
    Chartwells K1256

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Science & Research
  • Government & Public Sector

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in food service manager jobs.

  • Three or more years of food service or restaurant management experience
  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent state food safety credential
  • Demonstrated ability to manage food cost and labor cost percentages
  • Experience supervising and scheduling hourly staff in a high-volume setting
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or a related field

Tips for Your Food Service Manager Job Search

Quantify your cost and revenue impact

Hiring managers want numbers, not vague claims. Pull your food cost percentage, labor cost ratio, and any revenue growth you drove. Managers who frame experience in dollar terms and operational metrics move faster through screening than those who list duties.

Highlight your certification on page one

Your ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many ATS filters screen for it before a human reads anything, so placement on page one keeps your application in the running.

Target openings by the segment you know

Quick-service, full-service, healthcare, and institutional food service each have distinct hiring expectations. Filter your search by segment before applying. A resume built around hospital cafeteria management reads differently than one built around hotel banquets, so tailor accordingly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists food service manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for an operational scenario interview

Food service manager interviews frequently involve real-world scenarios: a health inspection tomorrow, a no-call-no-show on a Saturday rush, or a sudden vendor shortage. Walk through how you would handle each step, not just the outcome, to show your decision-making process.

Negotiate start date around peak seasons

If you receive an offer near a holiday or high-volume period, ask about a phased start or shadowing period before you fully take over. Employers respect candidates who understand operational rhythm, and it gives you time to learn systems before volume spikes.

Food Service Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most food service managers?

The most active employers for food service managers right now are Aramark, Kwik Trip, and Healthcare Services, and the most openings are in Wisconsin, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest in healthcare systems, school districts, and multi-unit restaurant groups that need consistent operational leadership.

How many food service manager jobs are remote?

About 11% of food service manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are regional operations, menu development, and corporate training and compliance functions.

How do you become a food service manager?

Start by building front-of-house or back-of-house experience in a food service setting, then earn a food safety certification such as ServSafe. Take on shift lead or assistant manager responsibilities to develop scheduling, inventory, and staff supervision skills. A degree in hospitality or culinary management strengthens your candidacy for director-level and institutional roles, though many employers promote from within based on demonstrated operational results.

Can you get hired as a food service manager with little experience?

Yes, especially in smaller operations or fast-casual chains that promote from within. Lead with any experience managing a shift, training new hires, or controlling food waste, even if your title was crew lead or shift supervisor. Completing a ServSafe certification before you apply signals that you are ready to take on compliance responsibilities, which is one of the first things new managers must handle.

What does the food service manager interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your experience managing labor and food costs, followed by an in-person or video interview with the district manager or HR. A working interview or site walkthrough is common in restaurant and healthcare settings, where the hiring team wants to see how you move through a kitchen and interact with staff. References from previous supervisors are checked before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to food service manager jobs?

You can find and apply to food service manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your segment experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No extra steps are needed between finding a role and submitting your application.

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