Restaurant Manager Jobs in Missouri

Restaurant Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hotel food and beverage operations, with demand steady in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield. Large employers with a lasting Missouri presence include Darden Restaurants, McDonald's corporate-operated locations, and Marriott-affiliated hotel dining outlets. The most sought-after specialties are multi-unit oversight, kitchen operations management, and front-of-house leadership for high-volume venues. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerBob Evans Restaurants
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring44
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Love’s Travel Stops
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Love’s Travel Stops
Sikeston, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Love’s Travel Stops
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Love’s Travel Stops
Matthews, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Pilot Flying J
Restaurant Assistant Manager
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Pilot Flying J
Kearney, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$18 - $22/hr
On-Site

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TravelCenters of America
Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
TravelCenters of America
Cuba, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$55k - $60k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
7 jobs
Chesterfield
3 jobs
Saint Charles
3 jobs
Festus
2 jobs
Ballwin
2 jobs
Bridgeton
2 jobs
Kansas City
2 jobs
Cuba
1 job
Troy
1 job

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Bob Evans Restaurants
Bob Evans Restaurants9 open roles
Panera Bread
Panera Bread7 open roles
Love’s Travel Stops
Love’s Travel Stops4 open roles

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Minimum three to five years of restaurant or food service management experience required
  • ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent Missouri-accepted food handler credential required
  • Demonstrated ability to manage labor costs, schedules, and inventory controls
  • Experience meeting Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services food safety standards
  • Strong leadership skills managing front-of-house and back-of-house teams simultaneously
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic financial reporting tools

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Missouri?

Most Missouri employers require a combination of hands-on food service experience and a food safety credential. Missouri does not issue a state-specific restaurant manager license, but the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requires at least one certified food protection manager on-site at food establishments, making a ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent the practical standard. A degree in hospitality, business, or culinary management strengthens your candidacy, though many Missouri employers promote experienced kitchen and floor staff into management roles.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring restaurant managers in Missouri include Bob Evans Restaurants, Panera Bread, and Love’s Travel Stops, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's mix of corporate-owned chain operations, independent full-service restaurants, and hotel food and beverage programs means openings appear across a wide range of employer types and venue sizes statewide.

Which Missouri cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

St. Louis, Chesterfield, and Saint Charles hold the most restaurant manager openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through their large convention, entertainment, and tourism industries, while Springfield's role as a regional retail and hospitality hub for southwest Missouri keeps demand there consistent even outside the major metros.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that the role is fundamentally on-site and hands-on. The portions most likely to carry any remote component are multi-unit or district-level roles where administrative reporting, vendor coordination, and staff scheduling can be handled off-site between location visits.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving up from a shift supervisor or assistant manager role within a Missouri-based chain or independent restaurant group. Large Missouri operators, including hotel food and beverage departments and full-service chains headquartered in Kansas City and St. Louis, regularly promote from front-of-house leads and kitchen supervisors. Earning a ServSafe Manager Certification before applying signals readiness and meets Missouri food safety requirements, giving candidates without a formal hospitality degree a concrete credential to point to during hiring conversations.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, and other markets in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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