Restaurant Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

Restaurant Manager jobs in Pennsylvania concentrate in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where a dense mix of independent dining, hotel food and beverage operations, and regional chains creates openings at every level from assistant manager to multi-unit director. Employers with a lasting presence across the state include Aramark, Giant Food Stores, and Darden Restaurants, each operating multiple Pennsylvania locations and hiring regularly for both full-service and fast-casual concepts. Demand is especially strong for managers with experience in high-volume dining, catering operations, and food safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles122+
Top employerNudy’s Cafe
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring71
Work type97% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
Fiddler's Bar and Grill
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
ServSafe Certification

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Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Burger King
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Burger King
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$48k - $64k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
ServSafe Certification

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Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
The Rose Group/Applebee's
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$62k - $70k/yr
On-Site

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lancaster
4 jobs
Wayne
3 jobs
West Chester
3 jobs
Wilkes-Barre
3 jobs
Exton
2 jobs
Monaca
2 jobs
Hershey
2 jobs

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

  • Nudy’s Cafe11
  • Burger King8
  • The Rose Group/Applebee's6
  • Taco Bell5
  • Shake Shack4

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

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

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or equivalent Pennsylvania-recognized credential required
  • Three or more years of progressive restaurant management experience in a full-service or high-volume concept
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, labor costs, and daily P&L for a Pennsylvania location
  • Proven experience recruiting, training, and retaining hourly front-of-house and back-of-house staff
  • Familiarity with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board compliance if overseeing an alcohol service program
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field preferred

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Pennsylvania?

The most direct path is combining hands-on restaurant experience with a recognized food safety credential. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued management license, but employers across the state consistently require a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or an equivalent credential recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Many candidates move into management after working as a shift supervisor or assistant manager at a full-service or high-volume concept in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or another major Pennsylvania market.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Pennsylvania?

Companies currently hiring restaurant managers in Pennsylvania include Nudy’s Cafe, Burger King, and The Rose Group/Applebee's, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's mix of urban hotel properties, large casino resorts like those in Philadelphia and Bethlehem, and regional casual-dining chains means consistent openings appear across employer types throughout the year.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster consistently post the most restaurant manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense restaurant scene, convention center hotel corridor, and corporate dining operations, while Pittsburgh's growing hospitality market and university food service contracts drive steady demand, and Allentown's expanding Lehigh Valley dining corridor and proximity to large distribution and manufacturing employers add a reliable base of openings in that region.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant management is an inherently on-site role, and the vast majority of openings require physical presence to oversee kitchen operations, service staff, and guest experience. About 3% of restaurant manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in corporate-level roles such as district oversight, training coordination, or food and beverage consulting rather than single-location management.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting in a shift lead or assistant manager role at a high-volume concept and building toward a full management title. Large Pennsylvania employers including Aramark and Sodexo run structured management development programs that accept candidates from related service backgrounds such as retail supervisor, catering coordinator, or banquet captain. Earning a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge, and hospitality management programs at schools like Temple University and Penn State's School of Hospitality Management connect graduates directly to Pennsylvania employer recruiting pipelines.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and the type of concept you want to manage, then apply directly to the listings that match.

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