Restaurant Jobs in Ohio

Restaurant jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in fast-casual chains, full-service dining, hotel food and beverage operations, and large-scale catering across the state. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring activity, anchored by employers like Darden Restaurants, Bob Evans Farms, and Marriott's extensive Ohio hotel portfolio. The most sought-after roles include line cooks, kitchen managers, and front-of-house supervisors with experience in high-volume environments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

Find Restaurant Jobs

Overview

Open roles160+
Top employerRaising Cane's
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring83
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

Showing 5 of 160+ Restaurant jobs

Hoogland Restaurant Group
Restaurant Shift Leader
We won't show you this job again
Hoogland Restaurant Group
Added 1d ago
Restaurant Shift Leader
Hoogland Restaurant Group
Grove City, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant Server
We won't show you this job again
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Added 1d ago
Restaurant Server
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Hilliard, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Wendy's
Restaurant Manager
We won't show you this job again
Wendy's
Added 1d ago
Restaurant Manager
Wendy's
Saint Clairsville, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$14 - $15/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Bibibop
Restaurant Team Member - Mentor
We won't show you this job again
Bibibop
Added 1d ago
Restaurant Team Member - Mentor
Bibibop
Mentor, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

A
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
We won't show you this job again
A
Added 1d ago
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Allen Martin Group
Akron, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$55k.02 - $67k.32/yr
On-Site

Have you applied for this role?

See All 160+ Restaurant Jobs in Ohio

Find roles in Ohio that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Restaurant Jobs

Restaurant Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cincinnati
12 jobs
Cleveland
7 jobs
Akron
6 jobs
Youngstown
5 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
West Chester
4 jobs
Toledo
3 jobs
Massillon
3 jobs

Restaurant Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

  • Raising Cane's
    Raising Cane's22
  • Love’s Travel Stops
    Love’s Travel Stops11
  • Hoogland Restaurant
    Hoogland Restaurant10
  • G
    GOLD STAR8
  • Dunkin'
    Dunkin'7

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager certification recognized by the Ohio Department of Health
  • One or more years of experience in a commercial kitchen or front-of-house role
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a high-volume setting
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures
  • Team leadership or supervisory experience for management-level positions
  • Reliable transportation or proximity to the employer's Ohio location

Restaurant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant worker in Ohio?

The most direct path is earning a ServSafe Food Handler certification, which Ohio food service employers widely require and which aligns with Ohio Department of Health food safety rules. For management roles, a ServSafe Food Manager certificate is the standard credential. No single state license governs all restaurant workers, but passing the applicable ServSafe exam through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and gaining experience in a licensed Ohio food service establishment is the recognized entry route.

Which companies hire restaurants in Ohio?

Employers hiring restaurants in Ohio right now include Raising Cane's, Love’s Travel Stops, and Hoogland Restaurant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's density of hotel brands, regional casual-dining chains, and large institutional food service contractors means steady year-round openings across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most restaurant jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland consistently post the most restaurant openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest share as the state's most populous city and a major destination for national chain expansions and independent concepts, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute heavily through their hotel and entertainment districts, sports venue food service, and dense urban dining corridors.

Are there remote restaurant jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant work is almost entirely on-site because cooking, serving, and managing a dining room require physical presence. About 0% of restaurant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those exceptions are concentrated in corporate support functions like menu development coordination, regional training roles, or back-office operations for large Ohio-based chains.

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

The most realistic entry point is applying for a host, busser, dishwasher, or prep cook role at a high-volume Ohio employer such as a Darden or Bob Evans location, where on-the-job training is built into the onboarding process. Large hotel food and beverage departments in Columbus and Cincinnati also run structured new-hire training for entry-level kitchen and service staff. Earning a ServSafe Food Handler certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge and signals readiness to Ohio hiring managers even without prior experience.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

See All 160+ Restaurant Jobs in Ohio

Find roles in Ohio that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Restaurant Jobs