Restaurant Manager Jobs
Restaurant Manager jobs are open across full-service dining, fast casual, hospitality groups, and contract food service, at every level from assistant manager to general manager and multi-unit director, with specializations in operations, front-of-house leadership, and food and beverage management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our YOU FIRST Philosophy
In addition to no night shifts and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! That’s where our YOU FIRST culture begins – each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with an independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say, we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.
A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)
All employees are eligible for the following:
- One Shift - No Night Shifts. Ever.
- Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Meal Discount
- Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
- Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
- Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
- Life Insurance*
- Short Term Disability*
- Long-Term Disability*
- Dental*
- Vision*
- Health Insurance*
- Total Pet Plan*
- Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
- Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
- Childcare Discount Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Program**
- Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment
**Employees are eligible after one year of employment
Responsibilities
- Learns and supports our You First culture and core values
- Puts their supervisory skills to work, making sure daily operations runs according to plan and with high standards
- Understands that we source great food for a reason and that our recipes must be followed
- Knows the restaurant sales and traffic goals – and works to exceed them
- Coaches and observes the First Watch Five Steps of Service being implemented at every table
- Understands the background story of our 10 Commandments – and puts them into action
- Responds with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
- Communicates and takes immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
- Is certified in food safety – and identifies and coaches in all areas of safe food handling
- Is continuously scouting for and interviewing candidates to join our team
- Keeps our company assets secure; including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
- Understands the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
- Puts an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior, investigates as needed
- Trains, coaches, and develops team members daily
- Recognizes performance that goes above and beyond
- Accounts for all daily revenues and deposits
- Completes our admin duties – and gets required paperwork in on time
Our YOU FIRST Philosophy
In addition to no night shifts and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! That’s where our YOU FIRST culture begins – each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with an independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say, we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.
A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)
All employees are eligible for the following:
- One Shift - No Night Shifts. Ever.
- Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Meal Discount
- Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
- Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
- Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
- Life Insurance*
- Short Term Disability*
- Long-Term Disability*
- Dental*
- Vision*
- Health Insurance*
- Total Pet Plan*
- Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
- Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
- Childcare Discount Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Program**
- Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment
**Employees are eligible after one year of employment
Responsibilities
- Learns and supports our You First culture and core values
- Puts their supervisory skills to work, making sure daily operations runs according to plan and with high standards
- Understands that we source great food for a reason and that our recipes must be followed
- Knows the restaurant sales and traffic goals – and works to exceed them
- Coaches and observes the First Watch Five Steps of Service being implemented at every table
- Understands the background story of our 10 Commandments – and puts them into action
- Responds with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
- Communicates and takes immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
- Is certified in food safety – and identifies and coaches in all areas of safe food handling
- Is continuously scouting for and interviewing candidates to join our team
- Keeps our company assets secure; including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
- Understands the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
- Puts an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior, investigates as needed
- Trains, coaches, and develops team members daily
- Recognizes performance that goes above and beyond
- Accounts for all daily revenues and deposits
- Completes our admin duties – and gets required paperwork in on time
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Who's Hiring
- Raising Cane's246
- Cook Out Restaurants127
- Shake Shack123
- Dunkin'111
- Popeyes71
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant manager jobs.
- 2-5 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a comparable concept
- Demonstrated ability to manage food and labor cost percentages to budget
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Experience hiring, training, and scheduling hourly and salaried staff
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
- High school diploma or equivalent, with preference for hospitality or business degree
Tips for Your Restaurant Manager Job Search
Quantify your operational impact clearly
Restaurant hiring managers want numbers, not vague descriptions. Replace 'managed a busy kitchen' with specific figures on covers per shift, team size, and cost-of-goods performance. Concrete metrics on labor and food cost control set your resume apart immediately.
Highlight your certifications upfront
ServSafe Manager certification and food handler credentials are screened before interviews at most restaurants. List them near the top of your resume, including the expiration date, so recruiters don't have to hunt for them or assume they're missing.
Target openings that match your concept type
A background in high-volume fast casual doesn't translate directly to a fine dining GM role. Filter for job postings that match your specific concept experience, whether that's QSR, polished casual, or hotel food and beverage, to avoid being screened out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists restaurant manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Restaurant manager interviews almost always include situational questions about staffing shortages, guest complaints, and health inspection prep. Rehearse specific examples from your experience using the situation, action, and result format before you walk in.
Negotiate on total compensation, not just base
Many restaurant manager offers include performance bonuses, health benefits, and meal allowances that vary widely by employer. When an offer comes in below expectations, ask about bonus structure and benefit value before deciding whether the total package meets your needs.
Restaurant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most restaurant managers?
The most active employers for restaurant managers right now are Raising Cane's, Cook Out Restaurants, and Shake Shack, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at multi-unit operators and franchise groups expanding into new markets.
How many restaurant manager jobs are remote?
About 1% of restaurant manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since the role is fundamentally on-site. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules are regional operations roles, training and development managers, and corporate-level food service directors overseeing multiple locations.
How do you become a restaurant manager?
Most restaurant managers start as hourly team members or shift supervisors and advance by demonstrating reliability, cost awareness, and leadership. Completing a food safety certification strengthens your candidacy early. Seeking out cross-training in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations gives you the operational range most employers expect in a manager.
Can you get hired as a restaurant manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers, particularly fast casual and QSR chains, hire candidates into manager-in-training programs with limited direct management experience. Emphasizing any supervisory responsibility, scheduling ownership, or cash-handling experience you do have helps. Holding a current food safety certification and showing familiarity with POS and inventory systems compensates for a shorter management history.
What does the restaurant manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your concept background and availability, followed by one or two in-person interviews with the area manager or regional director. Many employers include a working interview or a walk-through of an active shift to assess how you read a room, interact with staff, and handle real-time service issues.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant manager jobs?
You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your concept experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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