Restaurant Operations Management Jobs

Restaurant Operations Management jobs are open across quick-service, casual dining, fine dining, and hospitality groups, at every level from shift supervisor to regional director, with specializations in multi-unit oversight, food and beverage cost control, and workforce development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles265+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKFC
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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Little Caesars Pizza
Supervisor, Restaurant Operations
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Little Caesars Pizza
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Supervisor, Restaurant Operations
Little Caesars Pizza
Columbus, Ohio
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Dave & Buster's
Restaurant & Operations Manager
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Dave & Buster's
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Restaurant & Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's
Buffalo, New York
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
$55k - $65k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dave & Buster's
Restaurant & Operations Manager
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Restaurant & Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Hospitality Management
$59k - $69k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dave & Buster's
Restaurant & Operations Manager
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Dave & Buster's
Added 1w ago
Restaurant & Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's
McDonough, Georgia
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$59k - $69k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Dave & Buster's
Restaurant & Operations Manager
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Dave & Buster's
Added 2w ago
Restaurant & Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's
Palisades, New York
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
$66k - $78k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Restaurant Operations Management Job Market

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

Who's Hiring

  • KFC
    KFC162
  • Sweetgreen
    Sweetgreen33
  • Dave & Buster's
    Dave & Buster's25
  • Burger King
    Burger King18
  • McDonald's
    McDonald's7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage222
  • Hospitality & Tourism48
  • Retail10
  • Technology & Software2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant operations management jobs.

  • Proven experience managing full-service or multi-unit restaurant operations
  • Strong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, and P&L management
  • Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential
  • Ability to recruit, train, and develop hourly and salaried staff
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Restaurant Operations Management Job Search

Quantify your P&L management experience

Restaurant operations hiring managers want to see exact figures you controlled, such as annual revenue volume, food cost percentages you reduced, or labor cost targets you hit. Pull those numbers from old schedules, invoices, or manager reports before you write your resume.

Tailor your resume to concept type

A fast-casual chain and an independent fine-dining group look for very different competencies. Highlight throughput and cost efficiency for QSR roles, and shift to team culture, guest experience, and menu execution for upscale concepts before you apply to each opening.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists restaurant operations management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target multi-unit roles with area manager language

If you've overseen more than one location, use the phrase 'multi-unit' in your resume and cover letter. Many applicant tracking systems filter for it, and recruiters searching for area or district manager candidates will surface your profile in results.

Prepare a turnaround story for interviews

Interviewers for operations roles almost always ask how you reversed underperforming metrics. Have a specific example ready: what the problem was, the exact steps you took, and the measurable outcome, so you can walk through it without hesitation under pressure.

Negotiate beyond base pay using comp structure knowledge

Restaurant operations management offers often include a bonus tied to food cost, labor, or EBITDA targets. Before you accept, ask how the bonus is calculated, what percentage of managers hit it in the past year, and whether targets reset or carry over.

Restaurant Operations Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most restaurant operations managements?

The companies hiring the most restaurant operations managements right now include KFC, Sweetgreen, and Dave & Buster's, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Multi-unit chains and large hospitality groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.

How many restaurant operations management jobs are remote?

About 0% of restaurant operations management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Functions like corporate training, vendor relations, and multi-unit strategic planning are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a restaurant operations management?

Start by working your way through front-of-house or kitchen roles to build hands-on experience, then move into shift lead or assistant manager positions to develop scheduling, cost control, and team oversight skills. Earning a food safety certification and a degree in hospitality or business strengthens your candidacy. Demonstrating P&L responsibility in a single-unit role is typically the bridge to a full operations management title.

How do you get hired in restaurant operations management with little experience?

Focus on assistant general manager or operations coordinator roles at growing concepts that promote from within. Highlight any exposure to inventory counts, scheduling, vendor orders, or cost tracking, even if it was part of a broader role. Completing a ServSafe certification and showing familiarity with POS platforms signals readiness to employers who are willing to develop candidates with strong fundamentals.

What does the restaurant operations management interview process look like?

Most hiring processes begin with a phone screen focused on your background and concept experience, followed by an in-person or video interview with the general manager or director of operations covering situational and behavioral questions. A second round often includes a walkthrough of a live location or a case-style exercise around a cost or staffing problem. Reference checks and an offer typically follow within a few weeks of the final round.

Where can I find and apply to restaurant operations management jobs?

You can find and apply to restaurant operations management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and concept preference, then apply directly to each listing.

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