Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Missouri
Restaurant General Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate heavily in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hospitality-anchored entertainment districts, with demand steady across corporate multi-unit operations and independent regional groups alike. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield are the most active hiring metros, where established employers like Darden Restaurants, Applebee's parent Dine Brands, and McDonald's corporate and franchise networks maintain consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties are multi-unit oversight, P&L management, and high-volume dining operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a Hardee’s restaurant in support of the Brand Vision, Mission, and Promise while role modeling CKE’s Core Values. The RGM ensures compliance with company standards in all areas of operations including product preparation and delivery, customer service, facilities maintenance, and financial accountability. This role accomplishes these objectives by actively selecting, training, and coaching top talent to achieve key results in People, Customer, Sales, and Profit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May perform any or all of the following duties:
- Demonstrates CKE’s Core Values while building high performing employees when selecting, training, retaining, and recognizing top talent utilizing applicable tools and processes.
- Identifies and develops a pipeline of talent through effective succession planning tools and best practices.
- Executes the company’s performance management process consistently to ensure employees are set up for success and held accountable.
- Reinforces and follows the “Open Door” Policy with all employees.
- Actively monitors, demonstrates, and provides training on, all job duties of each position for any shift throughout the restaurant, including customer service, food preparation, cleaning, and stocking.
- Ensures proper supervision of restaurant through ongoing examination of station and customer activities.
- Travels between company locations to support business operations, including attending meetings and transporting product and supplies as needed.
- Partners with Human Resources to ensure resolution to all employee relations activities and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Works assigned schedule to ensure that all day parts are being observed, i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, and weekends.
- Drives customer-focused culture by serving as a role model in resolving customer issues and training employees to meet or exceed customer service standards.
- Coaches, drives excellence, and recognizes and holds the restaurant team accountable around core operational procedures through the use of company systems.
- Ensures that food safety standards are met through direct observation as well as follow up on food safety audit results. Ensures that restaurant management teams are properly trained through Servsafe, TAPS, or state-approved equivalent.
- Ensures that restaurant level plans and marketing initiatives are in place and being implemented. Partners with the District Manager to execute Local Store Marketing plans.
- Analyzes sales, labor, inventory, and controllables on a continual basis and takes specific corrective action to meet or achieve margin and sales growth targets.
- Conducts fiscal period business reviews with restaurant management team to build their capability to identify and drive tactics to close performance gaps.
- Shares best demonstrated practices with their team and across the district.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external contacts (i.e., team members, guests, vendors, visitors). Participates in company meetings, conference calls, etc.
- Takes the initiative, in addition to providing excellent customer service, to supervise and/or perform other duties, as needed, to keep the restaurant clean, safe, and operating efficiently.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES
- High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) required; associate degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant operation.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
- Must maintain reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance to travel between company locations and transport product and supplies as business needs require.
- Effective Communication- Consistently and effectively interacts with all members of the team; encourages open and honest communication throughout the restaurant.
- Customer Focused- Recognizes the customer as the first priority and creates a culture that emphasizes high standards for service and exceeding the customers’ expectations.
- Developing Talent- Creates an environment in which people are challenged to grow and develop; keeps the crew engaged by encouraging and rewarding personal growth.
- Execution Excellence- Strives to be “Best in Class” in running superior operations by analyzing costs to help ensure profitability of the restaurant. Ensures standards are upheld and procedures are followed at all times to achieve optimal results. Remains focused on the details to ensure the safety of the crew and provide a consistent customer experience.
- Accountability- Holds team members and themself accountable for immediate and sustained improvement if performance standards are not met, utilizing company performance management tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires constant movement in and around all areas of the restaurant.
- Ability to stand/walk constantly and for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and stoop frequently and repetitively.
- Ability to work in a warm environment near grills, ovens, and vats.
- Able to lift 20 lbs. or more repetitively on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
- Work with various cleaning products
THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant General Manager Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Taco Bell61

- Wendy's6

- Qdoba3

- Hardee's3
- KBP Brands3

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across Missouri.
- Three to five years of restaurant management experience, including full P&L responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to lead, schedule, and develop teams of fifteen or more employees
- Missouri Food Handler Manager certification or ServSafe Manager certification valid in Missouri
- Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets and controlling food and labor cost percentages
- Proven record of maintaining health department compliance and passing Missouri sanitation inspections
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, and scheduling platforms
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in Missouri?
Most restaurant general managers in Missouri work their way up through kitchen or front-of-house roles before moving into assistant manager and then GM positions. Missouri does not issue a state GM license, but employers consistently require a current ServSafe Manager certification, which is recognized statewide. A degree in hospitality management or business helps with corporate operators, though many Missouri employers prioritize hands-on leadership experience over a specific credential.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring restaurant general managers in Missouri include Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Qdoba, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's mix of corporate headquarters, large franchise groups, and regional independent chains means openings appear across a wide range of concepts and service styles.
Which Missouri cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Lebanon account for the largest share of restaurant general manager openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through dense urban dining corridors, convention and hotel food-and-beverage operations, and large franchise networks headquartered or heavily concentrated in the metro areas, while Springfield's growing regional dining scene and university-driven foot traffic support steady demand there as well.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they are rare. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of the role. The portions of the job most suited to remote work are administrative tasks like scheduling, vendor negotiations, and financial reporting, but floor presence, staff supervision, and guest experience management require physical attendance.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a shift supervisor or assistant manager at a Missouri-based multi-unit operator or large franchise group, where structured management training programs provide a clear progression to GM. Companies like McDonald's and Darden franchise groups operating in Kansas City and St. Louis run formal manager-in-training programs open to candidates without prior GM experience. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification before applying strengthens any entry-level management application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across the state's major metros and regional markets. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and concept type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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