Restaurant Manager Jobs in Mississippi

Restaurant Manager jobs in Mississippi are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and casino resort food and beverage operations. The busiest hiring markets are Jackson, Biloxi, and Gulfport, where employers such as Beau Rivage, Cracker Barrel, and Darden Restaurants maintain a steady presence. The most sought-after candidates bring experience in high-volume service, food cost management, and team leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerChurch's Texas Chicken
Top cityJackson, MS
Cities hiring20
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Restaurant Zone Manager
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Restaurant Zone Manager
Raising Cane's
Madison, Mississippi
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
Raising Cane's
Laurel, Mississippi
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
KFC FMI
Byram, Mississippi
Events & Tourism
Food Service
Hospitality Management

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Restaurant Operations Manager
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Restaurant Operations Manager
Char Restaurant
Jackson, Mississippi
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$23 - $29/hr
11-50

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Restaurant General Manager - Subway
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Restaurant General Manager - Subway
Lv petroleum
McComb, Mississippi
Business Operations
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
$60k - $65k/yr

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jackson
4 jobs
Natchez
3 jobs
Byram
2 jobs
Gulfport
2 jobs
Southaven
2 jobs
Vicksburg
2 jobs
Macon
1 job
Laurel
1 job
McComb
1 job

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Mississippi

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

Who's Hiring

Church's Texas Chicken7 open roles
Cook Out Restaurants5 open roles
Raising Cane's4 open roles

What Mississippi Employers Look For

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

  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent Mississippi-accepted food safety credential required
  • Three or more years of restaurant or food service supervisory experience preferred
  • Proven ability to manage labor costs, scheduling, and daily operational budgets
  • Strong knowledge of Mississippi health department regulations and inspection standards
  • Experience hiring, training, and retaining front-of-house and back-of-house staff
  • Demonstrated ability to drive guest satisfaction scores and handle customer escalations

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Mississippi?

The most direct path is combining food service experience with a recognized food safety credential. Mississippi does not require a state-issued manager license beyond food handler compliance, but most employers expect a ServSafe Food Manager Certification, which is accepted statewide. A degree in hospitality management or business helps with larger operators, while candidates without a degree typically advance from shift supervisor or assistant manager roles at established Mississippi restaurants or hotel food and beverage departments.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Mississippi?

Employers hiring restaurant managers in Mississippi right now include Church's Texas Chicken, Cook Out Restaurants, and Raising Cane's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mississippi's Gulf Coast casino resorts and interstate corridor chains tend to post the most consistent openings year-round.

Which Mississippi cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Jackson, Natchez, and Byram account for the largest share of restaurant manager openings in Mississippi. Jackson leads as the state capital and largest metro with the broadest mix of independent and chain dining, while Biloxi and Gulfport benefit from heavy casino resort traffic along the Gulf Coast that sustains high-volume food and beverage operations regardless of season.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Mississippi?

Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant management is an on-site, hands-on role, so the vast majority of openings require daily physical presence. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve regional or multi-unit oversight roles where administrative responsibilities can be handled off-site rather than floor-level management.

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

The most realistic entry point is starting as a shift supervisor or assistant manager at a full-service or fast-casual chain with a structured management training program. Large Mississippi operators including casino resort food and beverage departments and national chains with Gulf Coast footprints regularly hire from within. Earning a ServSafe Food Manager Certification before applying signals readiness, and lateral moves from kitchen or front-of-house team lead roles are a common bridge into a manager title.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.

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