Manager

Lm-Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Employee dining discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Carolina Ale House in Knoxville is seeking a Restaurant Manager who can lead from the floor and support the kitchen, ensuring top-notch guest experience and smooth operations from open to close.

You will coach and develop a diverse team, uphold safety and quality standards, and partner with the management team to drive sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on restaurant leadership with the ability to move between dining room and kitchen.
• Proven ability to develop people and maintain high standards of hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of front and back house with focus on safety, guest experience, sales and profitability.
• Partner with the management team to execute action plans and keep every shift running smoothly.
• Coach and motivate team members to deliver hospitality, food quality and consistent execution.
• Communicate clearly with Home Office, leadership team, restaurant staff and guests.
• Maintain strong standards for food safety, cleanliness, service, and readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Guest experience

Communication

Operational focus

Job description

Restaurant Manager | Knoxville, TNLead the floor. Support the kitchen. Own the whole experience.Welcome to Carolina Ale HouseLM Restaurants is an award-winning, family-owned restaurant group committed to nourishing our people, our community, and our world. We are large enough to offer the stability, resources, and benefits of a well-established company, while still being small enough to treat our team like family.At Carolina Ale House Knoxville, we bring people together over great food, cold drinks, big games, and memorable experiences. We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who can lead from the floor, support the kitchen, develop the team, and help keep the entire restaurant running strong from open to close.You Will Be SuccessfulIf you are a hands-on leader who knows how to move between the dining room and the kitchen, keep standards high, and bring energy to the team, you will thrive here. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates well, develops people, and knows how to keep both the guest experience and the operation moving in the right direction. If you enjoy leading a busy restaurant, solving problems, and helping a team win together, Carolina Ale House could be the right fit for you.Job ResponsibilitiesHelp lead the day-to-day operations of both front and back of house with a focus on safety, training, guest experience, sales, and profitabilityPartner with the management team to execute action plans and keep every shift running at a high levelSupport hourly staffing, scheduling, performance management, and team development across the restaurantCoach and motivate team members to deliver strong hospitality, food quality, and consistent executionHelp maintain smooth communication and teamwork between the dining room, bar, and kitchenCreate a culture that is solution-driven, collaborative, and rooted in Carolina HospitalityCommunicate clearly with the Home Office, leadership team, restaurant staff, and guestsHelp maintain strong standards for food safety, cleanliness, service, and overall restaurant readinessSupport cost of sales and controllable expenses through strong shift leadership and operational disciplineLead with an ownership mindset and help drive results through accountability, consistency, and teamworkBenefits You Will EnjoyCompetitive Salary + Quarterly BonusCareer Advancement OpportunitiesComprehensive health, dental, vision insuranceCompany-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance401(k) with company contribution up to 4%Paid time off and flexible schedulesGenerous employee dining discountsLucrative referral bonus programTuition reimbursement programApply today and bring your leadership, energy, and all-around restaurant experience to Carolina Ale