Restaurant Jobs in Houston, TX

Restaurant jobs in Houston are concentrated in Midtown, Montrose, and the Galleria area, with strong demand across fine dining, fast-casual, and hotel food and beverage operations. Employers hiring right now include Church's Texas Chicken, 7spice, and Mia's Table. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles361+
Top employerChurch's Texas Chicken
Work type98% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
Companies hiring56

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Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
BLUEWATER SEAFOOD
Houston, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$15 - $25/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Senior Kitchen Manager - Multi-Brand Restaurant Group
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Senior Kitchen Manager - Multi-Brand Restaurant Group
The Pho Fix
Houston, Texas
Chefs & Cooks
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site

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Bilingual Fast Food Restaurant Wok Cook/Chef
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Bilingual Fast Food Restaurant Wok Cook/Chef
Dr. Simon Pan
Houston, Texas
Chefs & Cooks
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$11 - $15/hr
On-Site

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Restaurant & Commercial TI Superintendent | Houston | 1099 Contract
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Restaurant & Commercial TI Superintendent | Houston | 1099 Contract
Van Brunt and Company
Houston, Texas
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
$30k - $35k/yr
On-Site

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Restaurant Shift Manager
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Restaurant Shift Manager
Shake Shack
Houston, Texas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
5,001-10,000

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Restaurant Job Market in Houston

Who's Hiring

  • Church's Texas Chicken16
  • 7spice11
  • Mia's Table11
  • Whataburger11
  • Daily Gather11

Restaurant Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a restaurant job in Houston?

Target Houston's densest hiring corridors first: Midtown, the Heights, and Downtown, where independent restaurants, hotel dining programs, and entertainment venues post the most openings. Fine dining experience and food handler certification strengthen any application here, but fast-casual chains in the Galleria and Energy Corridor hire volume and train on the job. Showing flexibility across day and night shifts gives you a clear edge in Houston's round-the-clock food service market.

Which companies hire restaurants in Houston?

Houston restaurant roles are posted by Church's Texas Chicken, 7spice, and Mia's Table and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's employer mix runs from large hotel groups and convention center operators downtown to independent concepts and regional chains anchored in Midtown and the Heights.

Are there remote restaurant jobs in Houston?

Yes, but only for a narrow slice of roles, since most restaurant work requires physical presence on the floor, in the kitchen, or at the bar. About 2% of restaurant openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, covering positions like corporate menu development, catering sales, and regional operations management. Hands-on front-of-house and culinary roles are almost entirely on-site.

How can I get a restaurant job in Houston with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point in Houston is a host, busser, or food runner role at a high-volume casual dining spot or hotel restaurant, where managers expect to train. Chains operating in the Galleria, Memorial City, and near the Texas Medical Center regularly hire entry-level candidates and promote from within. Completing a free ServSafe food handler course before applying signals readiness and removes a common barrier for first-time applicants.

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