General Managers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Analysis Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
KFC
O'Charley's
Time at current job
2-5 years83%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $64,817 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,678 – $108,620 yearly
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General Manager (GM)
Powell, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DF EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceManager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalCertified Notary PublicFundamental Payroll CertificationCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFinancial ConceptsStrategic PlanningGeneral Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementGeneral Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipGeneral Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCertified Training General Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ManagementServsafeTrainingSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagement
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What's the average time to fill a general manager role?
The average time to fill a general manager role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do general managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general manager include: leadership, communication skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for general managers?
Common licenses or certifications for general managers include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to general managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general managers include: assistant general manager (agm), certified training general manager and manager.
What level of education is common for a general manager?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a general manager in Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general manager?
Most general managers have 17 years of professional experience.
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