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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INTRODUCTION
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Area Supervisor is responsible for achieving sales growth and profitability in their assigned restaurants by hiring, training, and supervising Restaurant Managers and Co-Managers, and ensuring all restaurants operate according to company standards and procedures.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Achieves area goals of staffing and training certification by hiring qualified management candidates and training them to perform to Little Caesars standards and by ensuring Restaurant Managers hire and train their staff to do the same.
Supervises restaurant management through the appropriate use of communication, delegation, follow-up and discipline and conducts meetings and store visits to ensure direction is implemented properly and all restaurants are operating consistently according to Little Caesars standards.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills, advises and counsels Restaurant Managers on decision making and problem solving to ensure appropriate actions are taken at the store level, and implements change in an effective manner.
Conducts store reviews, certification reviews, and unannounced store visits as needed to evaluate the quality of service, friendliness, cleanliness, and management operations of each restaurant and leaves detailed action steps for improvement.
Conducts performance reviews, both formal and informal, to regularly assist the Manager in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to recognize their strengths and accomplishments.
Conducts security/safety audits, and performs the duties associated with cash management to ensure a safe and secure work environment for all Colleagues.
Visits Management Trainees in their assigned area and conducts solo open and solo close evaluations to determine the trainee’s strengths and weaknesses.
Ensures restaurant management abides by all Little Caesar policies and government regulations to ensure a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and other labor law violations.
Accurately collects and processes all daily, weekly, and period end paperwork as required by Little Caesars and the Zone Vice President.
Troubleshoots the profitability of each restaurant by monitoring daily, weekly, and period end sales and cost control figures, meets with Restaurant Managers each period to review profit and loss statements, and sets goals for improvement.
Assists Restaurant Managers in executing local store marketing, and tracks the success of same.
Performs and/or coordinates the operational activities associated with relocations, remodels, equipment repairs/maintenance, and new store openings.
The Area Supervisor is responsible for the total operation of 5 or more restaurants and will be held accountable for fulfilling each of their job requirements. Because the Area Supervisor is responsible for multiple locations, reliable transportation must be available at all times. The Area Supervisor will be required to carry a pager and respond to any problems with a sense of urgency. The Area Supervisor must display leadership qualities in addition to management skills, and must abide by all state and federal laws OSHA and EEOC requirements, as well as practice and enforce all Little Caesars policies and procedures.
Your Market Director will discuss the essential job functions, which are normally defined as fundamental activities conducted on a daily or regular basis that will affect the success of your designated area.
Detailed lists of each restaurant station’s responsibilities and duties can be found in the “Operational Resource Guide” (ORG) and the job helpers posted at each station.
The Area Supervisor will be scheduled to work approximately 55 hours each week, with varying hours each day. Therefore availability must be flexible. This position requires a hands-on style of management and physical work such as, lifting, squatting, and standing for long periods of time may be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
An Area Supervisor must:
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have excellent math skills, a college degree or four to seven years of management experience in business, management, marketing, or a related field.
Have been a certified Little Caesars Restaurant Manager and Training Manager for a minimum of nine months, with proven results.
Possess excellent leadership, team building and communication skills.
Have a proven track record of excellent decision making and problem solving abilities.
Have the ability to analyze and interpret profit and loss statement data and create action plans to solve any related problems.
Possess certain personal traits as mentioned in Little Caesars guiding principles (honesty, loyalty, etc.) and practice them on a consistent basis.
Be available to work a varied, approximately 55 hour workweek, including evenings and weekends, under pressure and in stressful situations.
Be able to perform all essential functions of the job.
Possess a valid driver’s license from the state of residence with a driving record maintained within company guidelines. Possess a reliable vehicle and auto insurance as a primary driver to complete daily banking and other responsibilities as directed by the Market Director.
Meet Little Caesars Background Verification guidelines.
The U.S. Department of Justice (INS Division) requires that each Team Member provide documentation that proves their eligibility to work in the United States.
LOCATION
A state-of-the-art building with a modern-day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit.
A colleague fitness center, work café and an outdoor patio with grills.
* Over 60 different meeting spaces to help promote a collaborative environment.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
This company participates in E-Verify.
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Find JobsRestaurant Operations Management Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KFC162

- Sweetgreen33

- Dave & Buster's25

- Burger King18

- 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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