Restaurant Managers for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years18%More than 10 years76%Current company
KFC
Aramark
Aramark/ K-lairTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years23%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 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+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWine Department Manager/Beer Department Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsService/Bar Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsBusiness CoachingGeneral Manager/lead baker
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningGeneral Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningGeneral Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
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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 106 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a restaurant manager?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant managers include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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, manager and kitchen 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 20 years of professional experience.
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