Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Mississippi
Restaurant Assistant Manager jobs in Mississippi concentrate in full-service dining, fast casual, and hospitality-adjacent food service, with demand running from entry-level floor supervision to senior shift leadership across the state's busiest corridors. Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi account for the largest share of openings, where operators like Darden Restaurants, Cracker Barrel, and Yum! Brands maintain consistent staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties are high-volume casual dining management, bar and kitchen coordination, and multi-unit training roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Starting from $55,000 annually plus monthly training incentive of $750*
- Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.
- Monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability
At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals – it’s our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane’s is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!
Benefits offered for all Full-time Restaurant Managers:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
- Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-provided Life and Disability insurance
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
- 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
- Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
- One Pass Gym Membership Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Crewmember Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Perks & Rewards for Restaurant Managers:
- Weekly Pay!*
- Competitive pay + monthly bonus
- Paid Time Off & Sick time
- 8 paid Holidays a year**
- Early closure for company events
- Casual Work Attire
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Perkspot Employee Discount Programs
- Raising Cane's pays weekly, except in some states (e.g., California) where the company pays bi-weekly.
- **Some locations may vary
Job Description
Your Role at Raising Cane’s:
The Assistant Restaurant Leader is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in day-to-day operations of the restaurant and upholding Raising Cane’s standards and culture in all areas of restaurant operations.
The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion, such as walking, standing, lifting and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work in varied temperatures, working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.
Your Impact and Responsibilities
Purpose of the position:
- Hires and terminates all hourly, non-management crewmembers
- Owns the onboarding, status change and payroll process for all hourly crewmembers
- Creates crewmember work and training schedules
- Manages the performance of all hourly crewmembers (e.g. development, coaching, redirective communication and documentation, and other performance management tasks)
- Acts as manager on duty and opens and closes the restaurant
- Manages cash handling and ensures accountability
General to the role:
- Enforces Raising Cane’s policies and standards
- Executes shift management meeting Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards
- Uses required tools, forms and logs to support shift execution, document results and take corrective action when needed
- Deploys crewmembers during a shift
- Provides exemplary customer service
- Utilizes reward and recognition program for the crewmembers in the restaurant
- Authorizes employee functions requiring manager approval (e.g. discounts, promotions, timeclock overrides, etc.)
- Ensures cleanliness of the restaurant and ensures the facility is in good working order
- Completes other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requirements for Success:
- Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
- Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
- Able to recognize and analyze problems, set goals, create plans and convert plans into action to solve problems
- Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
- Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and travel as needed for work-related functions and training
- 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
- New restaurant opening experience preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
- Possess a valid driver’s license
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What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant assistant manager jobs across Mississippi.
- Minimum two years of restaurant or food service supervisory experience required
- ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent Mississippi-accepted credential preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage and schedule hourly front-of-house and kitchen staff
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and daily sales reporting tools
- Strong conflict resolution skills for guest complaints and team accountability
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business demands
Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant assistant manager in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi employers hire restaurant assistant managers who have worked their way up from hourly roles such as shift lead or server trainer, combined with a high school diploma or associate degree in hospitality or business. While Mississippi does not require a state-issued manager license, employers strongly prefer candidates who hold a ServSafe Food Manager certification, which is recognized statewide. Completing an internal management trainee program offered by larger chain operators in Jackson or along the Gulf Coast accelerates hiring significantly.
Which companies hire restaurant assistant managers in Mississippi?
Mississippi restaurant assistant manager roles are posted by Burger King, MMI Hospitality, and Bojangles' and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large chain operators with a broad Mississippi footprint, particularly those concentrated in the Jackson metro and the Gulf Coast resort corridor, generate the most consistent openings throughout the year.
Which Mississippi cities have the most restaurant assistant manager jobs?
Jackson, Florence, and Byram lead Mississippi for restaurant assistant manager openings. Jackson drives volume as the state capital and largest population center, while Biloxi and Gulfport benefit from a dense tourism and casino hospitality economy that keeps dining operations staffed year-round, supporting steady demand in those Gulf Coast markets.
Are there remote restaurant assistant manager jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant assistant manager openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how fundamentally on-site this role is. The portions of the work most suited to remote completion are scheduling, vendor communication, and administrative reporting, though even those tasks typically require a physical presence at the restaurant.
How can I get hired as a restaurant assistant manager in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to apply as a shift supervisor or keyholder at a full-service or fast casual concept in Jackson, Gulfport, or Biloxi, then move into an assistant manager trainee role after demonstrating floor leadership. Operators like Darden and Cracker Barrel run structured management development programs open to internal candidates without prior management titles. Earning a ServSafe Food Manager certification before applying signals readiness and gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and availability.
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