Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Oklahoma
Restaurant General Manager jobs in Oklahoma concentrate heavily in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hospitality-anchored entertainment districts, with demand running from single-unit operators up to multi-unit district oversight roles. Oklahoma City and Tulsa lead hiring volume, with Lawton and Broken Arrow also generating steady openings, and established employers like Chick-fil-A, Darden Restaurants, and Sonic Drive-In maintain a consistent presence across the state. The most in-demand specialties are multi-unit operations management, food cost control, and team development within high-volume casual dining environments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Restaurant General Manager
Overview
Restaurant General Managers (RGM) are the executive leaders of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people, and operations. General Managers have overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of the restaurant. RGMs operate under the direction of the District Manager and manage a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reviews P&L to increase profitability for the restaurant
- Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management
- Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility
- Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues
- Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues
- Identifies and interacts with the community to engage prospective guest and execute on local marketing initiatives
- Leads the restaurant’s recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team
- On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process
- Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs
- Provides coaching and feedback to all employees to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise performance
- Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling
- Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards
- Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & Hourly Shift coordinator when necessary
Qualifications And Skills
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
- Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
- Demonstrated leadership skills and guest service principles
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Hiring decisions, compensations, benefits, and employment terms and conditions at independent franchised Burger King® Restaurants will vary and are determined solely by the Franchise.
Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- 10 hour shift
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
2439. 7939 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK, 74145
Restaurant General Manager
Overview
Restaurant General Managers (RGM) are the executive leaders of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people, and operations. General Managers have overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of the restaurant. RGMs operate under the direction of the District Manager and manage a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reviews P&L to increase profitability for the restaurant
- Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management
- Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility
- Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues
- Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues
- Identifies and interacts with the community to engage prospective guest and execute on local marketing initiatives
- Leads the restaurant’s recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team
- On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process
- Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs
- Provides coaching and feedback to all employees to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise performance
- Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling
- Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards
- Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & Hourly Shift coordinator when necessary
Qualifications And Skills
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
- Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
- Demonstrated leadership skills and guest service principles
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Hiring decisions, compensations, benefits, and employment terms and conditions at independent franchised Burger King® Restaurants will vary and are determined solely by the Franchise.
Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- 10 hour shift
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
2439. 7939 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK, 74145
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What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across Oklahoma.
- Minimum three to five years of restaurant management experience, including direct P&L responsibility
- Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen and front-of-house teams of fifteen or more
- Strong working knowledge of food safety standards and Oklahoma health department compliance requirements
- Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory to meet or exceed budgeted targets
- Ability to recruit, train, and retain staff in a high-turnover service environment
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and scheduling software used in high-volume restaurant operations
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in Oklahoma?
Most restaurant general managers in Oklahoma work their way up through kitchen or front-of-house roles before stepping into a GM seat. Oklahoma does not require a state-issued license specifically for restaurant general managers, but operators must comply with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry food safety rules, and many employers expect a ServSafe Manager Certification. A degree in hospitality management or business is valued by larger chains, though demonstrated operations experience often carries equal or greater weight.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in Oklahoma?
Employers hiring restaurant general managers in Oklahoma right now include Burger King, Church's Texas Chicken, and Hoogland Restaurant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oklahoma's mix of national chains, regional concepts, and casino resort dining operations means openings appear across a wide range of employer types and price points.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Broken Arrow have the most restaurant general manager openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates by sheer population and the concentration of national chain footprints along its major commercial corridors, while Tulsa's growing dining scene and entertainment district support steady demand, and smaller metros like Broken Arrow and Lawton generate openings tied to suburban growth and regional casino resort operators.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of running a restaurant floor and kitchen. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are administrative tasks like scheduling, vendor ordering, and reporting, though these almost always sit alongside on-site duties.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an assistant manager or shift supervisor role at a high-volume operation, where you gain direct exposure to scheduling, food cost tracking, and team leadership. Large Oklahoma employers like Sonic and Darden Restaurants run internal management development programs that promote from within. Earning a ServSafe Manager Certification through the Oklahoma Restaurant Association gives early-career candidates a concrete credential that signals readiness for compliance-heavy GM duties.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings across cities and employer types. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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