Restaurant Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Restaurant Manager jobs in Minnesota are most active in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where operators ranging from quick-service chains to full-service independents hire across every level from shift supervisor to multi-unit general manager. Large employers with a consistent Minnesota presence, including Darden Restaurants, McDonald's franchise groups, and Marriott-affiliated food and beverage operations, keep demand steady year-round. The most in-demand specialties are full-service dining management, fast-casual operations, and catering or banquet oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top employerRaising Cane's
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring29
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Restaurant Manager
Spoon and Stable
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Restaurant General Manager
Noodles & Company
Savage, Minnesota
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$58k - $68k/yr
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Restaurant General Manager
Noodles & Company
Plymouth, Minnesota
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $70k/yr
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Restaurant Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Maplewood, Minnesota
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$55k - $70k/yr
10,000+

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Restaurant Manager
Shake Shack
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$51k - $63k.4/yr
Food Handler Certification
5,001-10,000

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
10 jobs
Blaine
4 jobs
Woodbury
3 jobs
Plymouth
2 jobs
Roseville
2 jobs
Minnetonka
2 jobs
North Oaks
2 jobs
Saint Paul
2 jobs
Maple Grove
2 jobs

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Minnesota

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

Who's Hiring

Raising Cane's6 open roles
Noodles & Company4 open roles
Perkins Restaurants & Bakery3 open roles

What Minnesota Employers Look For

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

  • ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent Minnesota Department of Health-recognized food protection credential required
  • Three or more years of progressive restaurant or foodservice management experience in a high-volume setting
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, schedule, and develop hourly and supervisory staff
  • Proven ability to manage food cost, labor cost, and overall P&L to budget
  • Experience with point-of-sale systems, inventory software, and basic Microsoft Office tools
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field preferred

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Minnesota?

The most direct path is completing a hospitality management or culinary arts program at a Minnesota institution, such as those offered through Minnesota State colleges, then working up through front-of-house or kitchen roles to a shift lead or assistant manager position. Minnesota does not require a state-issued management license, but most employers expect a ServSafe Manager certification recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health as a baseline food safety credential before moving into a salaried role.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Minnesota?

Minnesota restaurant manager roles are posted by Raising Cane's, Noodles & Company, and Perkins Restaurants & Bakery and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The Twin Cities concentration of corporate headquarters, hotel brands, and stadium venues means Minnesota consistently produces postings from both national chains and locally rooted independent groups.

Which Minnesota cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Minneapolis, Blaine, and Woodbury account for the largest share of restaurant manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of postings because of its dense mix of corporate campuses, entertainment districts, and major hotel and convention infrastructure, while Rochester's steady medical tourism traffic around Mayo Clinic supports a strong food and beverage market, and Duluth draws seasonal and tourism-driven volume along its waterfront.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant management is fundamentally an on-site, hands-on role, so fully remote positions make up a small fraction of the market. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover district or multi-unit oversight functions where administrative coordination can happen off-site while individual locations are staffed separately.

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

The most realistic entry point is an assistant manager or shift supervisor role at a high-volume Minnesota employer, such as a Darden Restaurants location or a large hotel food and beverage department, where internal promotion tracks are structured and well-documented. Many Minnesota State culinary and hospitality programs include co-op placements that count as qualifying experience. Starting in a server, bartender, or kitchen lead role at the same employer and moving laterally into scheduling and training duties builds the operational history most hiring managers want to see before promoting to full manager.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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