Restaurant Managers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%6-10 years10%Current company
Raising Cane's
Subway
The Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 698 profiles for Restaurant Managers in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Restaurant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $58,342 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,141 – $73,770 yearly
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General Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Kitchen Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceRegional Management Training, Culinary Operations
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRestaurant Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningSupervisor
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickerTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety Certification+14 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual Experience
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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 105 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 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: store manager, executive kitchen manager and supervisor.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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