General Managers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Analysis Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Associate's degree20%Master's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years14%Current company
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
6th&G Breakfast CoAndy's Frozen Custard
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years39%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
General Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $65,221 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,396 – $110,787 yearly
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Restaurant General Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
RNDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantServsafeCPANRPSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingGeneral Manager (GM)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseAEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceGeneral Manager/District Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOperations Manager
Louisville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationGuard CardFood Safety CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipGeneral Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsGeneral Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadership
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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 67 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, supervising experience and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a general manager?
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: general manager/district manager and operations 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 15 years of professional experience.
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