Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Florida

Restaurant General Manager jobs in Florida are among the most active in the country, concentrated in full-service dining, resort hospitality, and fast-casual chains across a tourism-driven economy with year-round demand at every level from assistant manager to multi-unit director. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are the largest hiring metros, home to major employers like Darden Restaurants, Walt Disney World Food and Beverage, and Bloomin' Brands. The most in-demand specialties are high-volume casual dining management, upscale resort food and beverage operations, and multi-concept franchise oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles195+
Top employerBurger King
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring100
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Restaurant General Manager
Dunkin'
Clearwater, Florida
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$44k - $46k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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General Manager - Restaurant
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Sanford, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
$55k - $65k/yr
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Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell
Orange Park, Florida
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $85k/yr
10,000+

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Restaurant General Manager
Burger King
North Miami, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Burger King
Miami, Florida
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Restaurant General Manager Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
13 jobs
Miami
8 jobs
Orlando
7 jobs
Jacksonville
6 jobs
Saint Petersburg
6 jobs
Boca Raton
5 jobs
Lutz
4 jobs
Melbourne
4 jobs
Clearwater
4 jobs

Restaurant General Manager Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • Burger King22
  • Moe's Southwest Grill18
  • Popeyes15
  • Taco Bell15
  • KFC12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across Florida.

  • Three or more years of full-service or high-volume restaurant management experience required
  • Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, labor costs, and food cost controls
  • ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential required
  • Experience hiring, training, and developing hourly and supervisory staff
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and restaurant operations software
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred but not always required

Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant general manager in Florida?

The most direct path is working up through front-of-house or kitchen roles at a Florida restaurant and completing a ServSafe Manager certification, which Florida requires food service managers to hold or ensure is held on-site under state food safety law. Most Florida employers also expect several years of shift or assistant manager experience before promoting to general manager. A hospitality or business degree from a Florida university strengthens your candidacy, but operators often prioritize demonstrated floor experience over formal credentials.

Which companies hire restaurant general managers in Florida?

Florida restaurant general manager roles are posted by Burger King, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Popeyes and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of theme park resorts, cruise port districts, and large casual-dining chains headquartered in the state means the employer mix is unusually broad compared to most markets.

Which Florida cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?

Tampa, Miami, and Orlando have the most restaurant general manager openings in Florida. Orlando's tourism economy and theme park resort complex drive the highest concentration of full-service and high-volume roles, while Miami's dense hospitality corridor and Tampa's growing dining scene and convention business sustain consistent demand across corporate chains and independent operators alike.

Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The portions of the work most suited to remote hours are administrative tasks like scheduling, vendor communication, and reporting, while floor supervision, service management, and staff coaching require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is stepping into a shift supervisor or assistant manager role at a high-volume Florida operation, where you build P&L exposure and team management skills before moving into a general manager seat. Large Florida employers like Darden Restaurants and Bloomin' Brands run structured management training programs that take candidates from hourly roles into salaried management. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification and completing a hospitality program at a Florida State College or University adds credibility, and candidates who can show measurable results from any supervisory role move faster.

Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings. Search for roles that match your experience level and preferred metro, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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