Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Kentucky
Restaurant General Manager jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, where a dense mix of casual dining, quick-service, and full-service concepts keeps demand steady at every level from multi-unit supervisor to single-location GM. Yum! Brands, headquartered in Louisville, and Darden Restaurants both maintain a strong footprint across the state, alongside regional operators that anchor Kentucky's hospitality economy. The most in-demand specialties are full-service casual dining management, fast-casual operations, and multi-unit oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Want to be part of a team that’s more like friends and family than co-workers?
O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar is known for offering good food, good times and some of the most awesome job opportunities around.
That's because working at O'Charley's puts you in the company of friends and professionals who genuinely enjoy working with one another. In fact, O'Charley's is recognized as best in class by People Report and Chain Leader magazine for our team member referral program.
Do you have a Passion to Serve and love to have fun while you work?
Now Hiring:
Restaurant General Manager
You will be responsible for restaurant operations including driving and building sales and profitability and will ensure that each guest who walks through the O’Charley’s door is highly satisfied with their entire dining experience including excellent service and standards.
You will provide direction, training and coaching to team members while understanding and demonstrating O’Charley’s standards, policies and procedures, Vision of “A Passion to Serve,” and our Mission of focusing on our guests, each other, our stakeholders and the communities in which we do business.
At all times you must demonstrate O’Charley’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Communication, Inclusion, Performance and Ethics.
We would like for you to have:
- At least 5+ years of restaurant management experience
- 2+ years of General Manager or Fast Track to General Manager experience
- A proven track record of achieving results and building a winning team
- P&L Knowledge preferred
- Experience managing and training hourly and salaried team members
- Training - An in-depth & comprehensive Management Training Program
- Pay & Benefits - Extremely Competitive Salary and Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, Short Term and Long Term Disability.
- Retirement Savings Plan - After 6 months of employment you are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan upon reaching 21 years of age.
- Discounts - 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages for team members to enjoy with their family and friends outside of their work shift
- Better quality of life - no late night bar hours and 45 hour workweeks!
OUR TEAM BRINGS A LOT TO THE TABLE!
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar is an equal opportunity / e-verify employer.
Ocharleys is a full service, casual dining restaurant chain. In this Ocharley GM role, you will manage all of the restaurant managers along with restaurant back of house / kitchen & front of house / service teams AND have P&L and Operating Partner / Leadership responsibilities. As the senior restaurant leader, you will run the full operations manager / Managing Partner capacity.Want to be part of a team that’s more like friends and family than co-workers?
O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar is known for offering good food, good times and some of the most awesome job opportunities around.
That's because working at O'Charley's puts you in the company of friends and professionals who genuinely enjoy working with one another. In fact, O'Charley's is recognized as best in class by People Report and Chain Leader magazine for our team member referral program.
Do you have a Passion to Serve and love to have fun while you work?
Now Hiring:
Restaurant General Manager
You will be responsible for restaurant operations including driving and building sales and profitability and will ensure that each guest who walks through the O’Charley’s door is highly satisfied with their entire dining experience including excellent service and standards.
You will provide direction, training and coaching to team members while understanding and demonstrating O’Charley’s standards, policies and procedures, Vision of “A Passion to Serve,” and our Mission of focusing on our guests, each other, our stakeholders and the communities in which we do business.
At all times you must demonstrate O’Charley’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Communication, Inclusion, Performance and Ethics.
We would like for you to have:
- At least 5+ years of restaurant management experience
- 2+ years of General Manager or Fast Track to General Manager experience
- A proven track record of achieving results and building a winning team
- P&L Knowledge preferred
- Experience managing and training hourly and salaried team members
- Training - An in-depth & comprehensive Management Training Program
- Pay & Benefits - Extremely Competitive Salary and Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, Short Term and Long Term Disability.
- Retirement Savings Plan - After 6 months of employment you are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan upon reaching 21 years of age.
- Discounts - 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages for team members to enjoy with their family and friends outside of their work shift
- Better quality of life - no late night bar hours and 45 hour workweeks!
OUR TEAM BRINGS A LOT TO THE TABLE!
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar is an equal opportunity / e-verify employer.
Ocharleys is a full service, casual dining restaurant chain. In this Ocharley GM role, you will manage all of the restaurant managers along with restaurant back of house / kitchen & front of house / service teams AND have P&L and Operating Partner / Leadership responsibilities. As the senior restaurant leader, you will run the full operations manager / Managing Partner capacity.See All 97 Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Kentucky
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant General Manager Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Taco Bell36
- Burger King22
- Bojangles'12
- KBP Brands5
- KFC4
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across Kentucky.
- Minimum three to five years of restaurant management experience in a supervisory role
- Proven ability to manage P&L, labor costs, and food cost controls
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety credential recognized in Kentucky
- Experience leading and developing teams of ten or more hourly employees
- Strong knowledge of health code compliance and Kentucky Department for Public Health inspection standards
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in Kentucky?
The most direct path is to work up through front-of-house or kitchen supervisory roles at a Kentucky restaurant, then step into an assistant manager or kitchen manager position before moving to GM. Kentucky does not require a state-issued license to manage a restaurant, but holding a ServSafe Manager Certification strengthens any application. Most Kentucky operators expect candidates to have completed some post-secondary coursework in hospitality management, business, or a related field.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring restaurant general managers in Kentucky right now include Taco Bell, Burger King, and Bojangles', based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's concentration of franchise operations and regional chains means large multi-unit operators are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
Louisville, Florence, and Georgetown have the most restaurant general manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share of listings given its size, tourism industry, and the presence of major food-and-beverage headquarters, while Lexington's university population and Bowling Green's manufacturing and retail growth both sustain strong demand for experienced restaurant operators.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant general manager work is inherently on-site, requiring daily presence on the floor, in the kitchen, and with the team. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve multi-unit or regional oversight roles where off-site reporting and administrative work are part of the job.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a shift lead or assistant manager at a Kentucky quick-service or casual dining location, where many operators promote from within. Large franchise groups operating in Louisville and Lexington commonly run internal management development programs that move motivated crew members into salaried roles. A ServSafe Manager Certification and any coursework from a Kentucky Community and Technical College System hospitality program can give candidates a clear edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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