Restaurant Managers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
First Watch
Cracker Barrel
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Restaurant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $58,421 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,364 – $73,613 yearly
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Executive Kitchen Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceRestaurant Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningKitchen Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceGeneral Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementRestaurant General Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseEPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification+17 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementProduct Management
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What's the average time to fill a restaurant manager role?
The average time to fill a restaurant manager role is 103 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do restaurant managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant manager include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant managers?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant managers include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to restaurant managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant managers include: restaurant general manager, executive kitchen manager and certified restaurant supervisor / server.
What level of education is common for a restaurant manager?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a restaurant manager in Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant manager?
Most restaurant managers have 14 years of professional experience.
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