Restaurant Operations Management Jobs in Michigan

Restaurant Operations Management jobs in Michigan are actively in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in full-service dining groups, quick-service chains, and hospitality-driven hotel and casino properties across seniority levels from shift supervisor through regional director. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where established operators like Little Caesars Enterprises, Darden Restaurants, and Aramark maintain significant management footprints. The most sought-after specialties include multi-unit oversight, food cost control, and kitchen systems compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26+
Top employerWendy's
Top cityDetroit, MI
Cities hiring22
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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Meijer
Food Department Manager
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Meijer
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Food Department Manager
Meijer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Taher
K-12 District Chef
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K-12 District Chef
Taher
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Food Service
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Wendy's
Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Wendy's
Adrian, Michigan
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wendy's
Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Wendy's
Saint Johns, Michigan
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wendy's
Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
Wendy's
Woodhaven, Michigan
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Restaurant Operations Management Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Detroit
3 jobs
Armada
2 jobs
Saint Joseph
2 jobs
Yale
1 jobs
Niles
1 jobs
Adrian
1 jobs
Fenton
1 jobs
Cascade
1 jobs
Gaylord
1 jobs

Restaurant Operations Management Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

  • Wendy's
    Wendy's11
  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell3
  • Sweetgreen
    Sweetgreen3
  • Sodexo
    Sodexo2
  • Blake's Orchard
    Blake's Orchard2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage14
  • Retail2
  • Education1
  • Hospitality & Tourism1
  • Distribution & Wholesale1

What Michigan Employers Look For

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

  • Two or more years of restaurant management experience in a Michigan food service environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor scheduling, and inventory control
  • ServSafe Manager certification recognized under Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development standards
  • Experience leading teams of ten or more hourly employees across multiple shifts
  • Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and restaurant operations software platforms
  • Strong knowledge of Michigan food safety regulations and local health department inspection requirements

Restaurant Operations Management Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a restaurant operations management in Michigan?

Most Michigan employers expect a combination of hands-on service experience and formal food safety credentials. A ServSafe Manager certification, which aligns with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development food handler training standards, is the baseline credential for management-track roles. Associate or bachelor's degrees in hospitality management, business, or culinary arts strengthen applications, but many Michigan operators promote internally from assistant manager and shift lead positions based on performance.

How much do restaurant operations managements make in Michigan?

Restaurant operations managements in Michigan earn a median of about $60,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,600 for the lowest 10% to over $93,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire restaurant operations managements in Michigan?

Employers hiring restaurant operations managements in Michigan right now include Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Sweetgreen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Michigan's mix of corporate dining accounts, regional casual-dining chains, and large casino resort properties creates consistent demand for experienced operations managers across a range of employer types.

Which Michigan cities have the most restaurant operations management jobs?

Detroit, Armada, and Saint Joseph lead Michigan for restaurant operations management openings. Detroit drives volume through its dense urban dining scene, hotel-casino complexes, and large-scale corporate food service accounts, while Grand Rapids reflects a growing independent restaurant market and convention-focused hospitality sector, and Lansing draws steady demand from institutional dining and state government campus food service contracts.

Are there remote restaurant operations management jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant operations management openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of the role. The portions of the work most likely to be handled remotely include scheduling, vendor coordination, and administrative reporting rather than floor-level operations or direct team supervision.

How can I get hired as a restaurant operations management in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an assistant manager or shift supervisor role at a Michigan quick-service or casual-dining chain, where structured management training programs replace degree requirements. Large Michigan operators, including casino resort dining divisions and university food service contractors at institutions like Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, run associate manager pipelines that accept candidates without prior management titles. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification before applying gives candidates a concrete, recognized credential that separates them from other entry-level applicants.

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

You can find and apply to restaurant operations management jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across dining concepts, food service management firms, and hospitality groups. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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