Restaurant Manager Jobs in Oklahoma

Restaurant Manager jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman, where full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hospitality groups generate steady demand at every level from shift supervisor to multi-unit director. Major employers with a lasting Oklahoma footprint include Sonic Drive-In, Taco Bueno, and Darden Restaurants, alongside large regional independents tied to the state's oil industry hospitality and casino resort sector. The most in-demand specialties are quick-service operations, full-service front-of-house management, and food and beverage oversight within entertainment and gaming venues. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles127+
Top employerTaco Bell
Top cityTulsa, OK
Cities hiring63
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Traditions Hospitality Group
Restaurant Assistant Manager - Cimmaron Ridge - Golden Mesa Casino
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Restaurant Assistant Manager - Cimmaron Ridge - Golden Mesa Casino
Traditions Hospitality Group
Guymon, Oklahoma
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$43k - $55k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Areas
Restaurant Manager I
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Restaurant Manager I
Areas
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Restaurant Manager
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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
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Restaurant Manager
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Norman, Oklahoma
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Love’s Travel Stops
Assistant Manager - Restaurant
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Love’s Travel Stops
Enid, Oklahoma
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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IHOP
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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IHOP
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
IHOP
Norman, Oklahoma
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Oklahoma

Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oklahoma City
14 jobs
Norman
8 jobs
Ada
4 jobs
Edmond
4 jobs
Owasso
4 jobs
Shawnee
4 jobs
Ponca City
4 jobs
Broken Arrow
4 jobs

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Oklahoma

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

Who's Hiring

  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell58
  • Mazzios
    Mazzios7
  • IHOP
    IHOP6
  • Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
    Pei Wei Asian Kitchen6
  • Burger King
    Burger King5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism

What Oklahoma Employers Look For

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

  • Food handler certification recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry
  • Proven experience leading kitchen or front-of-house teams in a high-volume setting
  • Ability to manage food cost, labor cost, and daily revenue reporting
  • Strong working knowledge of Oklahoma alcohol service compliance and ABLE licensing requirements
  • Experience hiring, scheduling, and coaching hourly restaurant staff
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory management software

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Oklahoma?

Most restaurant managers in Oklahoma work their way up from hourly roles such as server, cook, or shift lead before stepping into management. Oklahoma does not require a state management license for most restaurant settings, but employers expect a food handler card recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, and many prefer candidates who hold a ServSafe Manager certification. An associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or culinary arts strengthens your application at larger employers and multi-unit groups.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma restaurant manager roles are posted by Taco Bell, Mazzios, and IHOP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oklahoma's casino resort corridor and its strong quick-service heritage, anchored by Sonic Drive-In's home state roots, make it one of the more active and varied markets for restaurant management hiring in the region.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Norman have the most restaurant manager openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City and Tulsa drive the bulk of demand through their dense retail corridors, downtown entertainment districts, and large casino resort properties, while Norman's volume reflects its university-driven dining scene and proximity to the state capital's broader hospitality market.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant management is an inherently on-site role requiring daily presence on the floor, and most positions cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be district-level or corporate operations roles that involve reporting, training, and vendor coordination rather than direct floor supervision.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a shift lead or assistant manager role from an hourly position within the same restaurant. Large Oklahoma operators, including casino resort food and beverage departments run by Chickasaw Nation Hospitality and Cherokee Nation Entertainment, regularly promote from within and offer structured management trainee tracks. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that signals readiness, and completing a hospitality program at Oklahoma State University or the University of Central Oklahoma helps candidates competing for full-service and multi-unit openings.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and the type of operation you want to work in, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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