Restaurant Manager

Chuy's Restaurants; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Leadership development opportunities

Casual work attire

Employee Wellness Benefits

Employee discount program

State Benefits Overview

Parental Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Chuy's Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Cookeville, TN to lead restaurant operations with energy and passion. You will oversee the bar, lobby, and to-go services, ensuring guest delight from arrival to farewell while maintaining excellence across shifts.

The role emphasizes high-volume service, a scratch kitchen mindset, and a commitment to teamwork and a fast-paced work environment. We promote internal career growth and offer comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Food handlers and alcoholic beverage servers certifications.
• Strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Results-driven with a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar, lobby, and to-go systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Uphold guest satisfaction and team performance in a busy setting.

Skills

Restaurant management

Certifications (Food/Alcohol)

Urgency & pace

Food safety & sanitation

Team orientation

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

At Chuy's, we don't just serve food - we serve fun, flavor, and fantastic experiences. As the Restaurant Manager, you'll be the heartbeat of our operations, making sure our guests feel the love from the moment they walk in to the last sip of their margarita. You'll lead with energy, passion, and a commitment to excellence, keeping our bar, lobby, and to-go systems running smooth and strong.

Restaurant Manager Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of recent management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant in a scratch kitchen.
• Food Handlers Certification / Alcoholic Beverage Servers Certification.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Understanding of food and equipment safety and sanitation regulations.
• Results driven and team oriented.

Restaurant Manager Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Leadership and Career Development Opportunities (We hire and promote from within!)
• Casual work attire
• EAP - Employee Wellness Benefits
• Exclusive employee discount program
• State Benefits Overview
• Parental Leave*
• Medical, Dental and Vision*
• Paid Vacation*
• 401(K) with Employer Match*
• *Subject to eligibility

Our Story

Founded in 1982 in Austin, Texas, Chuy's serves made from scratch Tex-Mex cuisine in an eclectic atmosphere full of color and personality. With our signature touches, from the hand-carved wooden fish "swimming" from the ceiling to the hubcaps hanging bright and shiny above your booth, our culture is far from boring and waiting on you to join the FUN!
Come have some fun on our time!