Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs

Restaurant Assistant Manager jobs are open across full-service dining, fast casual, and quick-service restaurants, at every level from shift lead to senior assistant manager, with specializations in front-of-house operations, food safety compliance, and team training. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles275+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPanda Restaurant
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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Vail Resorts
Restaurant Assistant Manager
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Vail Resorts
Keystone, Colorado
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
Customer Service
$58k - $65k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Burger King
Restaurant Assistant Manager
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Burger King
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Burger King
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Burger King
Restaurant Assistant Manager
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Burger King
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Burger King
Restaurant Assistant Manager
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Burger King
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Burger King
Hixson, Tennessee
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Burger King
Restaurant Assistant Manager
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Burger King
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Burger King
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Restaurant Assistant Manager Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Panda Restaurant
    Panda Restaurant85
  • Wendy's
    Wendy's47
  • Burger King
    Burger King34
  • KFC
    KFC27
  • Eataly
    Eataly16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage200
  • Hospitality & Tourism97
  • Retail20
  • Sports & Recreation7
  • Technology & Software4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant assistant manager jobs.

  • Two or more years of supervisory experience in a restaurant or food service environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage labor costs and food cost percentages
  • ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
  • Experience scheduling and leading a team of hourly employees
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory management tools
  • High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred by some employers

Tips for Your Restaurant Assistant Manager Job Search

Quantify your floor management results

Hiring managers want numbers, not duties. Replace vague claims with specific outcomes like labor cost reductions, turnover improvements, or speed-of-service gains you drove. Restaurant operators make decisions on margins, so show you understand the business side.

Earn a ServSafe Manager certification first

Many restaurant groups require ServSafe Manager certification before they'll consider you for a salaried assistant manager role. Get certified before you apply so it appears prominently on your resume and removes a common screening objection from the start.

Target openings by concept type not just location

Your experience in fast casual doesn't always translate cleanly to fine dining hiring managers. Filter your search by restaurant concept, full-service versus limited-service, so your application lands with operators who already understand the environment you've worked in.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists restaurant assistant 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 a working interview format

Many restaurant groups ask final candidates to complete a working interview, running a shift or observing service alongside the current team. Know your floor counts, table turn language, and how to coach a line cook correction on the spot before you walk in.

Negotiate on total compensation not just base pay

Assistant manager offers often include performance bonuses, meal benefits, and health coverage that vary widely between concepts. Before accepting, ask specifically about quarterly bonus structure and whether the bonus ties to store-level or regional performance metrics.

Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most restaurant assistant managers?

The companies hiring the most restaurant assistant managers right now include Panda Restaurant, Wendy's, and Burger King, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Multi-unit chains and franchise groups tend to post the highest volume because they hire across many locations simultaneously.

How many restaurant assistant manager jobs are remote?

About 0% of restaurant assistant manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since the role is fundamentally an on-site operations position. The small remote share tends to cover regional training coordinator roles or corporate restaurant operations support positions rather than floor-level assistant manager jobs.

How do you become a restaurant assistant manager?

Most restaurant assistant managers start as shift leads or hourly team members, demonstrate consistent performance in opening and closing duties, and get promoted from within. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification strengthens your case significantly. Some employers also consider candidates from hospitality or business programs who have completed internships or part-time food service work.

Can you get hired as a restaurant assistant manager with no experience?

Direct assistant manager hiring with no food service background is rare, but candidates who have managed teams in retail, hospitality, or other fast-paced service environments do get considered. Emphasize scheduling, conflict resolution, and labor management experience on your resume, and target smaller independent restaurants or newer concepts that are building their management teams.

What does the restaurant assistant manager interview process look like?

Most restaurant companies start with a phone or video screen focused on your operations background and availability. A face-to-face interview with the general manager or district manager typically follows, covering scenarios around team conflicts, food cost control, and handling a short-staffed shift. Many concepts then ask top candidates to complete a working interview on the floor before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs?

You can find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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