Restaurant Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Restaurant Manager jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hospitality venues across Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include Darden Restaurants, Denny's, and Kwik Trip's food service division, all of which hire managers at multiple levels from shift lead to general manager. The most sought-after specialties are multi-unit oversight, front-of-house operations management, and food safety compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles60
Top employerHoogland Restaurant
Top cityBrookfield, WI
Cities hiring24
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Anduzzi's Sports Club
Restaurant Maintenance Manager
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Restaurant Maintenance Manager
Anduzzi's Sports Club
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
201-500

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Merchant
Restaurant Floor Manager ~ Restaurant Experience Required
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Restaurant Floor Manager ~ Restaurant Experience Required
Merchant
Madison, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $40/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
The Statehouse Restaurant at The Edgewater Hotel
Madison, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $63k/yr
On-Site
Food Safety Manager Certification

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Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$51k - $59k/yr
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Restaurant Manager - Front of House
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Restaurant Manager - Front of House
Honey Berry Pancakes and Café
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$50k - $63k/yr
On-Site

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Restaurant Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brookfield
7 jobs
Madison
6 jobs
Green Bay
6 jobs
Milwaukee
6 jobs
Howard
3 jobs
Neenah
3 jobs
Kenosha
3 jobs
Appleton
3 jobs
Greenfield
3 jobs

Restaurant Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

  • Hoogland Restaurant
    Hoogland Restaurant14
  • Jimmy John's Sandwiches
    Jimmy John's Sandwiches6
  • Manna
    Manna4
  • Ian's Pizza
    Ian's Pizza4
  • Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
    Perkins Restaurants & Bakery4

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • ServSafe Food Manager certification recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
  • Three or more years of restaurant or food service supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, labor costs, and inventory controls
  • Experience with point-of-sale systems and restaurant management software
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or a related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Wisconsin food safety regulations and health code compliance

Restaurant Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant manager in Wisconsin?

Most Wisconsin restaurant managers begin in front-of-house or kitchen roles and advance through demonstrated performance. Wisconsin does not require a state license to hold the title, but employers consistently expect a valid ServSafe Food Manager certification, which is recognized statewide and administered through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's food safety program. A degree in hospitality management or business strengthens candidacy, and larger Wisconsin chains often promote from within their own training pipelines.

Which companies hire restaurant managers in Wisconsin?

Companies currently hiring restaurant managers in Wisconsin include Hoogland Restaurant, Jimmy John's Sandwiches, and Manna, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of national chain locations alongside locally rooted hospitality groups means openings appear across both corporate and independent restaurant structures throughout the state.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?

Brookfield, Madison, and Green Bay hold the most restaurant manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume as the state's largest metro with a dense mix of full-service restaurants, hotel dining, and entertainment venues, while Madison's large university population and state government workforce sustain strong year-round demand, and Green Bay's tourism and event economy around Lambeau Field supports a consistent base of hospitality hiring.

Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since the role is fundamentally hands-on and requires physical presence on the floor. The parts of the role most likely to allow remote work are administrative functions such as scheduling, vendor coordination, and reporting for multi-unit or corporate-level positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as a shift lead or assistant manager at a Wisconsin-based chain such as Culver's, which runs an internal management development program, or at Kwik Trip locations that regularly promote from their food service crews. Candidates without formal experience gain an edge by earning a ServSafe Food Manager certification through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture's approved courses and by moving laterally from bartending, catering coordination, or kitchen supervisor roles into management tracks.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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