Restaurant Jobs in Georgia

Restaurant jobs in Georgia are concentrated in the hospitality, tourism, and entertainment sectors, with strong demand from fast-casual chains, independent dining, and large hotel food-and-beverage operations at every level from line cook to general manager. Atlanta leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with Savannah and Augusta also running active markets tied to their tourism economies and growing convention business. Major employers with a lasting Georgia presence include Chick-fil-A, Darden Restaurants, and Marriott International's hotel properties. In-demand specialties include kitchen management, front-of-house supervision, and banquet and catering operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles144+
Top employerCook Out Restaurants
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring65
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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TravelCenters of America
Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
TravelCenters of America
Atlanta, Georgia
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$68k - $73k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Hardee's
Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Hardee's
Cumming, Georgia
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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KFC
KFC Restaurant General Manager
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KFC Restaurant General Manager
KFC
Cumming, Georgia
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
10,000+

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KFC
KFC Restaurant General Manager
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KFC Restaurant General Manager
KFC
Dallas, Georgia
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
10,000+

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Beverage Professional - Uberto Restaurant at Quercus
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Beverage Professional - Uberto Restaurant at Quercus
La Bonne étape
Gay, Georgia
Customer Service
Food Service
Hospitality Management

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Restaurant Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Athens
5 jobs
Savannah
5 jobs
Augusta
4 jobs
Snellville
4 jobs
Gay
3 jobs
Cumming
3 jobs
Kennesaw
3 jobs
Alpharetta
3 jobs

Restaurant Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Cook Out Restaurants
    Cook Out Restaurants31
  • Burger King
    Burger King9
  • Love’s Travel Stops
    Love’s Travel Stops4
  • KFC
    KFC3
  • Highgate
    Highgate3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant jobs across Georgia.

  • Food handler certification issued or recognized under Georgia Department of Public Health rules
  • Prior experience in a restaurant or food service environment of at least one year
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems and basic inventory management
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to manage a fast-paced dining floor
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent accepted by most Georgia employers

Restaurant Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant in Georgia?

Most restaurant roles in Georgia do not require a state-issued license, but food service workers must hold a valid food handler card or food safety certification recognized by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Managers overseeing food preparation typically need a Georgia-recognized food protection manager certification. From there, employers hire based on relevant experience, and many large Atlanta-area operators promote internally from entry-level front-of-house or kitchen positions into supervisory roles.

Which companies hire restaurants in Georgia?

Employers hiring restaurants in Georgia right now include Cook Out Restaurants, Burger King, and Love’s Travel Stops, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of national chain headquarters, large hotel brands, and independent restaurant groups in Atlanta and Savannah keeps hiring volume consistently high across the state.

Which Georgia cities have the most restaurant jobs?

The cities with the most restaurant openings in Georgia are Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah. Atlanta dominates because of its size, convention center activity, Hartsfield-Jackson airport traffic, and the headquarters of major chains like Chick-fil-A, while Savannah's historic district tourism and Augusta's medical center and golf event calendar sustain strong year-round food service demand in those markets.

Are there remote restaurant jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant work is fundamentally on-site, so fully remote openings are uncommon. About 0% of restaurant openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in corporate restaurant support functions like regional training, menu development coordination, or franchise operations management rather than front-of-house or kitchen roles.

How can I get hired as a restaurant in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a front-of-house role such as host, server assistant, or cashier at a high-volume Atlanta-area chain or hotel dining outlet, where on-the-job training is standard. Large Georgia employers including Marriott hotel properties and Darden Restaurants run structured onboarding programs that move entry-level hires into full server or kitchen prep positions quickly. Earning a Georgia Department of Public Health food handler card before applying signals readiness and removes a common hiring barrier.

Where can I find and apply to restaurant jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to restaurant jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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