Restaurant Managers for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years26%Current company
Aramark
Taco Bell
Ampler Burgers/Burger KingTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years23%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 569 profiles for Restaurant Managers in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Restaurant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $55,073 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,017 – $70,509 yearly
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FOH Manager
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationConstruction ExperienceInvestigative Interviewing TechniquesDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceManager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsProfit and Loss AnalysisWine Department Manager/Beer Department Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementBank Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSecret ClearanceForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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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 104 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, supervising experience and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a restaurant manager?
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: general manager, food service manager and wine department manager/beer department manager.
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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant manager?
Most restaurant managers have 21 years of professional experience.
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