Restaurant Manager

Chuy's; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership development opportunities

Casual attire

Employee wellness benefits

Exclusive employee discount program

Parental leave

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

401(K) with employer match

Job summary

Chuy’s in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring guests feel welcome from entry to departure. You’ll oversee the bar, lobby, and to-go services with energy, passion, and a commitment to excellence.

Requirements include 2–3 years of recent management in a high-volume full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, plus Food Handlers and Alcohol Beverage certifications. A strong sense of urgency, safety awareness, and teamwork are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Be the heartbeat of operations, ensuring guests feel welcome from entry to finish.
• Lead with energy and excellence, keeping bar, lobby, and to-go systems running smoothly.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Food safety knowledge

Team oriented

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!