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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Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today – focused on serving good food to good people. Today, with almost 2,000 locations and counting, what was once a popular neighborhood restaurant has grown to become the largest casual-dining chain in the world. Work in a friendly, fast-paced environment where real friends and real connections are made!
American Franchise Capital currently owns and operates 82 Taco Bell restaurants and 34 Applebee’s restaurants throughout the mid-west and east coast.
We're looking for talented:
Restaurant General Manager
If you’re looking for a management opportunity where you can add a touch of magic to everything you do, and you have 3 - 5+ years of current full service restaurant manager experience, we would like to hear from you! Must be at least 21 years of age.
Requirements:
- 1-3+ years of Restaurant Manager experience
- 1+ years of full service Restaurant GM experience
- A dedication to developing hourly & management Team Members
- P&L Responsibility
- A passion for service
- A commitment to serving great food to our guests.
If you have a commitment to excellence and the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you!
Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, meals and retirement accounts are offered.
We are a Franchisee of Applebee's and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applebee’s (APP) is a well established, full service restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a full service casual dining restaurant company. At Applebee's you can grow your career with us.
In this 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.
Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today – focused on serving good food to good people. Today, with almost 2,000 locations and counting, what was once a popular neighborhood restaurant has grown to become the largest casual-dining chain in the world. Work in a friendly, fast-paced environment where real friends and real connections are made!
American Franchise Capital currently owns and operates 82 Taco Bell restaurants and 34 Applebee’s restaurants throughout the mid-west and east coast.
We're looking for talented:
Restaurant General Manager
If you’re looking for a management opportunity where you can add a touch of magic to everything you do, and you have 3 - 5+ years of current full service restaurant manager experience, we would like to hear from you! Must be at least 21 years of age.
Requirements:
- 1-3+ years of Restaurant Manager experience
- 1+ years of full service Restaurant GM experience
- A dedication to developing hourly & management Team Members
- P&L Responsibility
- A passion for service
- A commitment to serving great food to our guests.
If you have a commitment to excellence and the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you!
Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, meals and retirement accounts are offered.
We are a Franchisee of Applebee's and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applebee’s (APP) is a well established, full service restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a full service casual dining restaurant company. At Applebee's you can grow your career with us.
In this 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.
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Restaurant General Manager Job Market in Missouri
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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 KFC, Taco Bell, and Wendy's, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 Springfield 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 November 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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