Restaurant Manager Jobs in Illinois

Restaurant Manager jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Belleville, and Alton and other Illinois metros, with employers like Wendy's, KFC, and Panda Restaurant hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles66+
Top employerWendy's
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring47
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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The Cheesecake Factory
Restaurant Manager
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The Cheesecake Factory
Added 1mo ago
Restaurant Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
Schaumburg, Illinois
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
$60k - $70k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Sweetgreen
Restaurant Manager
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Sweetgreen
Added 3mo ago
Restaurant Manager
Sweetgreen
Chicago, Illinois
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$58k - $68k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dunkin'
Restaurant Manager
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Dunkin'
Added 4mo ago
Restaurant Manager
Dunkin'
S Chicago Heights, Illinois
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Restaurant Manager
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SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Added 6mo ago
Restaurant Manager
SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Schaumburg, Illinois
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$22 - $27/hr
On-Site
None

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SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Restaurant Manager
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SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Added 6mo ago
Restaurant Manager
SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Chicago, Illinois
$22 - $27/hr
On-Site
None

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
10 jobs
Belleville
3 jobs
Alton
2 jobs
Centralia
2 jobs
Jacksonville
2 jobs
Orland Park
2 jobs
Rockford
2 jobs
S Chicago Heights
2 jobs
Schaumburg
2 jobs

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Wendy's
    Wendy's26
  • KFC
    KFC20
  • Panda Restaurant
    Panda Restaurant5
  • Dave & Buster's
    Dave & Buster's2
  • Eataly Silicon Valley
    Eataly Silicon Valley2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage55
  • Hospitality & Tourism13
  • Retail3

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant manager jobs across Illinois.

  • 2-5 years of restaurant management or shift supervisor experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage food cost and labor cost percentages
  • Current food safety manager certification such as ServSafe
  • Experience hiring, training, and scheduling hourly staff
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
  • High school diploma or equivalent, with a hospitality or business degree preferred

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many restaurant manager jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 66+ restaurant manager openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Belleville, and Alton. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

Which Illinois cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Chicago, Belleville, and Alton have the most restaurant manager openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring restaurant managers in Illinois include Wendy's, KFC, and Panda Restaurant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for restaurant manager jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to restaurant manager jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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