Restaurant Manager Jobs in Indiana

Restaurant Manager jobs in Indiana are consistently active, with demand concentrated in the state's full-service dining, fast-casual, and hospitality sectors at every level from shift lead to multi-unit director. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington generate the highest volume of openings, anchored by large operators such as Darden Restaurants, McDonald's Corporation, and Sodexo, which maintain substantial Indiana footprints. The most sought-after specialties include multi-unit oversight, food cost control, and kitchen operations management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles109+
Top employerBob Evans Restaurants
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring58
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Taco Bell
Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell
Winfield, Indiana
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
10,000+

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Steak ‘n Shake
Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
Steak ‘n Shake
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$16 - $18/hr
10,000+

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Dunkin'
Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
Dunkin'
Merrillville, Indiana
Customer Service
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Chili's Grill & Bar
Restaurant Manager - Chili's- NW Indianapolis Area
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Chili's Grill & Bar
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Restaurant Manager - Chili's- NW Indianapolis Area
Chili's Grill & Bar
Indianapolis, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$63k - $68k/yr
10,000+

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First Watch
Restaurant Operations Manager
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Restaurant Operations Manager
First Watch
Noblesville, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$60k - $68k/yr
10,000+

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Indianapolis
16 jobs
Fort Wayne
6 jobs
Noblesville
5 jobs
South Bend
4 jobs
Fishers
3 jobs
Columbus
3 jobs
Richmond
3 jobs
Evansville
3 jobs
New Albany
3 jobs

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Indiana

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

Who's Hiring

  • Bob Evans Restaurants
    Bob Evans Restaurants29
  • KFC
    KFC8
  • Shake Shack
    Shake Shack5
  • Hoogland Restaurant
    Hoogland Restaurant5
  • Dunkin'
    Dunkin'4

What Indiana Employers Look For

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

  • Servesafe Manager Certification recognized by the Indiana State Department of Health required
  • Three or more years of restaurant or food service management experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, labor costs, and daily operations for a full-service location
  • Experience recruiting, training, and supervising front-of-house and back-of-house staff
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and restaurant inventory management software
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field preferred

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Indiana?

Most Indiana restaurant managers move up through front-of-house or kitchen roles and earn a ServSafe Manager Certification, which is recognized by the Indiana State Department of Health and required by many Indiana employers for food service supervisors. A degree in hospitality management or business strengthens a candidacy, but sustained experience in a high-volume Indiana dining operation is typically the deciding factor in hiring decisions.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Indiana?

Indiana restaurant manager roles are posted by Bob Evans Restaurants, KFC, and Shake Shack and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Indiana's dense mix of corporate dining chains, independent full-service operators, and institutional food service contractors creates a broad spread of openings across employer types throughout the state.

Which Indiana cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Noblesville account for the largest share of restaurant manager openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the most volume as the state's primary commercial and convention hub, while Fort Wayne's growing retail and entertainment corridors generate steady demand, and smaller metros like Bloomington and Carmel add openings tied to university dining and suburban growth.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Indiana?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of managing staff, inventory, and daily service on-site. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are scheduling, vendor communications, and reporting for multi-unit or corporate oversight positions.

How can I get hired as a restaurant manager in Indiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a shift supervisor or assistant manager role at a high-volume Indiana operator such as a Darden Restaurants location, a Sodexo-managed campus dining program, or an independent full-service group in Indianapolis or Fort Wayne. From there, earning a ServSafe Manager Certification through the Indiana State Department of Health signals readiness for a step up, and internal promotion programs at larger corporate chains are the most common route into a first management title without prior managerial experience.

Where can I find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Indiana?

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings. Search the roles that match your experience level and target city, then apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.

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