Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Texas
Restaurant General Manager jobs in Texas rank among the most active markets in the country, concentrated in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hotel food-and-beverage operations across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Major employers with deep Texas roots and ongoing hiring include Whataburger, Darden Restaurants, and McDonald's USA, which collectively operate hundreds of Texas locations. Multi-unit oversight, P&L ownership, and labor compliance under Texas Workforce Commission guidelines are the specialties most in demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Quarterly Bonus Program * Hiring Immediately * Profit Sharing - Love’s Shares
Welcome to Love’s!
Restaurant Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant and fresh kitchen. You will lead staff to provide exceptional customer service, managing processes, and executing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the restaurant industry and ready to make a difference.
Job Functions:
- Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, along with adherence to proper food safety procedures
- Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation
- Assist the General Manager of the facility with proper task execution and completion, follow effective safety practices, schedule and cash integrity, talent acquisition and development, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
- Work alongside team members to coach and develop in preparing and packaging customer orders in a timely manner and to maximize customer service expectations
- Understand financial reporting which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities
- Addressing customer feedback and working to improve the overall dining experience
Experience:
- 1+ years restaurant management experience
- 1+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $500k+
- 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements
Skills and Demands:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
- Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds or more
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Our Culture:
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.
Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Quarterly Bonus Program * Hiring Immediately * Profit Sharing - Love’s Shares
Welcome to Love’s!
Restaurant Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant and fresh kitchen. You will lead staff to provide exceptional customer service, managing processes, and executing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the restaurant industry and ready to make a difference.
Job Functions:
- Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, along with adherence to proper food safety procedures
- Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation
- Assist the General Manager of the facility with proper task execution and completion, follow effective safety practices, schedule and cash integrity, talent acquisition and development, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
- Work alongside team members to coach and develop in preparing and packaging customer orders in a timely manner and to maximize customer service expectations
- Understand financial reporting which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities
- Addressing customer feedback and working to improve the overall dining experience
Experience:
- 1+ years restaurant management experience
- 1+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $500k+
- 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements
Skills and Demands:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
- Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds or more
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Our Culture:
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.
Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.
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Restaurant General Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Taco Bell27
- ACG Texas, IHOP18A
- KFC17
- Hoogland Restaurant9
- Church's Texas Chicken8
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across Texas.
- Three to five years of restaurant management experience at the general manager level
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience managing full food-and-beverage cost controls
- Texas Food Handler certification or current Texas Food Manager certification preferred by most employers
- Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain hourly and salaried staff in high-turnover markets
- Experience operating within a multi-unit or franchise system with corporate reporting requirements
- Familiarity with Texas Workforce Commission labor regulations and TABC compliance for alcohol service
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in Texas?
Most restaurant general managers in Texas work their way up through front-of-house or kitchen roles, moving from shift supervisor to assistant manager before reaching the GM level. Texas does not require a state-issued license to manage a restaurant, but employers widely expect a Texas Food Manager Certification issued through an accredited provider such as the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or ServSafe. A bachelor's degree in hospitality management from a Texas program, such as those at University of Houston or Texas Tech, strengthens candidacy for corporate and full-service concepts.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in Texas?
Employers hiring restaurant general managers in Texas right now include Taco Bell, ACG Texas, IHOP, and KFC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's density of franchise systems, hotel groups, and independent full-service concepts means openings are distributed across a wide range of employer sizes and formats.
Which Texas cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio post the most restaurant general manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its sheer restaurant density and concentration of hotel-and-convention food-and-beverage operations, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from both corporate headquarters of national chains and a fast-growing suburban dining market, and San Antonio benefits from high tourism traffic around the River Walk and a strong local independent dining scene.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they are rare. Restaurant general manager roles are fundamentally on-site, requiring daily presence on the floor, direct staff supervision, and hands-on oversight of food safety and guest experience. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that do allow any remote work are typically corporate-level or multi-unit field roles where administrative duties, scheduling, and vendor coordination can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting in a shift leader or assistant manager role at a Texas franchise group or full-service chain and building toward GM status internally. Large Texas operators such as Whataburger and Darden Restaurants run structured management training programs that move candidates from hourly roles into salaried management tracks. Earning a Texas Food Manager Certification early signals commitment and meets a baseline requirement most employers list. Adjacent roles in catering management, bar management, or front-of-house supervision within hotel food-and-beverage departments also provide transferable experience that Texas employers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see which roles match your experience level, preferred metro, and employer type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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