Entry Level Restaurant Manager Jobs

New grad restaurant manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a proven internship or hands-on floor leadership can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Food & Beverage, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like Omni Hotels, Eataly, and Circle K hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top stateTexas
Top employerOmni Hotels
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Omni Hotels
Assistant Restaurant Manager | The Apron
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Omni Hotels
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Assistant Restaurant Manager | The Apron
Omni Hotels
Frisco, Texas
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
TABC Certification
10,000+

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Dave & Buster's
Restaurant and Operations Manager
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Restaurant and Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$59k - $69k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Omni Hotels
Restaurant Manager | Blue Ridge
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Restaurant Manager | Blue Ridge
Omni Hotels
Asheville, North Carolina
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Cafua Management
Restaurant Manager
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Cafua Management
Added 1w ago
Restaurant Manager
Cafua Management
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$60k - $62k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Life Time
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Life Time
Added 1w ago
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Life Time
Las Vegas, Nevada
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Entry Level Restaurant Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels3 open roles
Eataly
Eataly1 open role
Circle K
Circle K1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Food & Beverage
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Technology & Software

Entry Level Restaurant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level restaurant manager job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have worked front-of-house or kitchen roles, led a shift, or completed a hospitality management internship. Highlighting experience with scheduling, inventory, or team coordination gives you an edge, even from part-time work. A food handler certification and familiarity with point-of-sale systems also strengthen an entry level application.

Which companies hire entry level restaurant managers?

Companies hiring entry level restaurant managers right now include Omni Hotels, Eataly, and Circle K, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. A mix of national chains, regional groups, and independent operators post at this level, making it a broad market for candidates stepping into their first management role.

Are there remote entry level restaurant manager jobs?

Yes, though most restaurant manager roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level restaurant manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these tend to be in corporate training programs, regional support roles, or food-service consulting. On-site positions still make up the majority of entry level opportunities.

Are these new grad restaurant manager jobs?

Yes, many of these are new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or college food-service work toward requirements, or lists a hospitality degree as an alternative to direct management experience. Look for language like 'will train' or 'no prior management required' as clear signals.

Which industries hire the most entry level restaurant managers?

Entry Level restaurant manager roles concentrate in Retail, Food & Beverage, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive high-volume hiring at the entry level because they rely on consistent unit-level leadership and regularly promote candidates from hourly or shift roles into their first management position.