Restaurant Jobs in Louisiana
Restaurant jobs in Louisiana are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in full-service dining, fast casual, catering, and hotel food and beverage operations at every level from line cook and server to general manager and executive chef. The heaviest hiring is in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers like Darden Restaurants, Marriott International, and Besh Restaurant Group maintain a lasting presence. The most sought-after skills right now are kitchen management, front-of-house leadership, and Creole and Southern cuisine expertise. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Quarterly Bonus Program * Hiring Immediately
Welcome to Love’s!
Restaurant Shift Leaders play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant. You will assist in leading 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, 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
- Oversee the cleanliness of the dining room and food preparation areas,
- Ensure all restaurant equipment is property maintained
Skills and Demands:
- Ability to work various shifts
- Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
- Frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds or more
Our Culture:
Come see why Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023.
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.
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 * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Quarterly Bonus Program * Hiring Immediately
Welcome to Love’s!
Restaurant Shift Leaders play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant. You will assist in leading 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, 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
- Oversee the cleanliness of the dining room and food preparation areas,
- Ensure all restaurant equipment is property maintained
Skills and Demands:
- Ability to work various shifts
- Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
- Frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds or more
Our Culture:
Come see why Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023.
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.
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 Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Raising Cane's13
- Love’s Travel Stops9
- Sonesta4
- MCR Hotels2
- McDonald's2
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant jobs across Louisiana.
- Valid Louisiana food handler certification or ServSafe credential recognized in Louisiana
- Previous experience in a full-service, fast casual, or hotel food and beverage setting
- Demonstrated ability to work high-volume service periods in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and Louisiana Department of Health sanitation standards
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and Louisiana holiday peak periods
Restaurant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant worker in Louisiana?
Most restaurant positions in Louisiana require a food handler certificate issued through a Louisiana Department of Health approved provider, such as ServSafe, before you start work. For roles involving alcohol service, you must complete responsible vendor training recognized by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. Beyond certification, employers typically look for a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant on-the-job experience in a comparable setting.
Which companies hire restaurants in Louisiana?
Employers hiring restaurants in Louisiana right now include Raising Cane's, Love’s Travel Stops, and Sonesta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's strong tourism economy, particularly in New Orleans, means large hotel groups, casino resorts, and multi-unit restaurant groups are among the most consistent sources of openings across the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most restaurant jobs?
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Houma lead Louisiana for restaurant openings. New Orleans drives the largest share thanks to its year-round tourism industry and dense concentration of independent restaurants and hotel dining programs, while Baton Rouge benefits from its state government workforce and Louisiana State University community, and Shreveport's casino resort corridor supports steady hospitality hiring in the northwest part of the state.
Are there remote restaurant jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most restaurant work. The positions most likely to allow remote arrangements are corporate roles such as multi-unit training coordinators, menu development specialists, and restaurant operations consultants who support large Louisiana-based groups from an administrative capacity.
How can I get hired as a restaurant worker in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a host, busser, food runner, or dishwasher role at a high-volume Louisiana restaurant, since these positions require no prior experience and place you inside a working kitchen or dining room where you can move into server or prep cook roles quickly. Large New Orleans hotel groups and casino resort operators in Shreveport frequently hire entry-level food and beverage attendants and train them in-house. Earning your Louisiana food handler certificate before you apply gives you a concrete edge over other candidates.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to restaurant jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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