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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Restaurant General Manager
Overview
Restaurant General Managers (RGM) are the executive leaders of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people, and operations. General Managers have overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of the restaurant. RGMs operate under the direction of the District Manager and manage a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reviews P&L to increase profitability for the restaurant
- Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management
- Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility
- Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues
- Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues
- Identifies and interacts with the community to engage prospective guest and execute on local marketing initiatives
- Leads the restaurant’s recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team
- On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process
- Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs
- Provides coaching and feedback to all employees to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise performance
- Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling
- Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards
- Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & Hourly Shift coordinator when necessary
Qualifications And Skills
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
- Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
- Demonstrated leadership skills and guest service principles
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Hiring decisions, compensations, benefits, and employment terms and conditions at independent franchised Burger King® Restaurants will vary and are determined solely by the Franchise.
Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- 10 hour shift
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
2439. 7939 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK, 74145
Restaurant General Manager
Overview
Restaurant General Managers (RGM) are the executive leaders of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people, and operations. General Managers have overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of the restaurant. RGMs operate under the direction of the District Manager and manage a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reviews P&L to increase profitability for the restaurant
- Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management
- Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility
- Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues
- Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues
- Identifies and interacts with the community to engage prospective guest and execute on local marketing initiatives
- Leads the restaurant’s recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team
- On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process
- Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs
- Provides coaching and feedback to all employees to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise performance
- Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling
- Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards
- Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & Hourly Shift coordinator when necessary
Qualifications And Skills
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
- Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
- Demonstrated leadership skills and guest service principles
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Hiring decisions, compensations, benefits, and employment terms and conditions at independent franchised Burger King® Restaurants will vary and are determined solely by the Franchise.
Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- 10 hour shift
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
2439. 7939 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK, 74145
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Restaurant Manager Job Market in Oklahoma
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Top Industries Hiring
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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 Mazzios, Popeyes, and Chili's Grill & Bar and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton 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 November 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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