Restaurant Jobs in Michigan

Restaurant jobs in Michigan are plentiful across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where a strong hospitality culture and large urban populations keep demand consistent for cooks, servers, managers, and front-of-house staff at every level. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Darden Restaurants, Yum! Brands franchisees, and Starbucks, alongside a dense network of independent and regional chains. The most active specialties right now are kitchen management, food service supervision, and full-service dining roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles86
Top employerRaising Cane's
Top cityLivonia, MI
Cities hiring50
Work type94% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Shake Shack
Restaurant Shift Manager
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Restaurant Shift Manager
Shake Shack
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Events & Tourism
Food Service
Hospitality Management
5,001-10,000

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Chuck E. Cheese
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Chuck E. Cheese
Saginaw, Michigan
Events & Tourism
Food Service
Hospitality Management
High school diploma or GED

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Taco Bob's
Manager/Assistant Manager - Fast casual restaurant
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Manager/Assistant Manager - Fast casual restaurant
Taco Bob's
Mattawan, Michigan
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$18 - $25/hr
On-Site

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Raising Cane's
Assistant Restaurant Leader
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Assistant Restaurant Leader
Raising Cane's
Canton, Michigan
Events & Tourism
Food Service
Hospitality Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Dexter Aubree's
Dexter, Michigan
Events & Tourism
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site

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Restaurant Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Livonia
7 jobs
Grand Rapids
7 jobs
Troy
3 jobs
Taylor
3 jobs
Saginaw
3 jobs
Kentwood
3 jobs
Ann Arbor
3 jobs
Kalamazoo
3 jobs
Roseville
3 jobs

Restaurant Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

  • Raising Cane's
    Raising Cane's13
  • Burger King
    Burger King4
  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell3
  • Shake Shack
    Shake Shack3
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    ApricusQSRDetroit3

What Michigan Employers Look For

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

  • ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager certification recognized in Michigan
  • Prior experience in a fast-casual, full-service, or fine dining environment
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced kitchen or dining room
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Restaurant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant in Michigan?

Entry into restaurant work in Michigan typically starts with obtaining a ServSafe Food Handler certification, which many Michigan employers require before your first shift. For supervisory or management roles, a Food Manager certification through a Michigan-approved program is the standard credential. Most front-of-house and kitchen positions require no formal degree, but culinary training from a Michigan community college or vocational program strengthens applications considerably for higher-level roles.

Which companies hire restaurants in Michigan?

Companies currently hiring restaurants in Michigan include Raising Cane's, Burger King, and Taco Bell, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's dense mix of urban markets and tourism destinations, particularly around Detroit, Traverse City, and Mackinac Island, keeps a wide range of national chains and regional independents actively recruiting throughout the year.

Which Michigan cities have the most restaurant jobs?

Livonia, Grand Rapids, and Troy lead Michigan for restaurant job openings. Detroit drives volume through its large population and growing downtown dining scene, Grand Rapids has become a recognized culinary destination that supports steady hiring, and Lansing's concentration of government workers and Michigan State University students sustains consistent food service demand across casual and quick-service formats.

Are there remote restaurant jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. About 6% of restaurant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how hands-on most restaurant roles are by nature. The small slice of remote work that does exist tends to involve corporate roles such as regional training, menu development coordination, or restaurant marketing rather than on-floor or kitchen positions.

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

The most realistic entry point is applying for a host, busser, dishwasher, or barista role, where Michigan employers routinely hire candidates with no prior experience and train on the job. Large Michigan operators such as Darden and major Yum! Brands franchisees run structured onboarding programs for new hires. Earning a ServSafe Food Handler certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge and signals readiness to hiring managers at virtually every Michigan establishment.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Michigan locations. Search the listings to identify roles that match your experience level and availability, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to view and apply to openings.

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