Restaurant Manager

Smoky Mountain Brewery; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Vacation time

Flex days

Generous 401(k) program

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Brewery in the Knoxville area is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, support front and back of house teams, and maintain top quality and guest experience.

You’ll recruit, train, coach, and develop staff, manage food costs and labor, and partner with the management team on budgets, marketing, and community involvement to build loyalty and remarkable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in casual, upscale casual, or fine dining.
• A positive leader with enthusiasm and a passion for hospitality.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• The ability to coach, train, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and prioritize guest service.
• Oversee food quality from prep to plate.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain FOH/BOH staff.
• Partner with management to improve guest experience and loyalty.
• Help meet restaurant budgets, goals, and performance targets.
• Support community involvement and local marketing efforts.
• Manage food costs, labor, and operating expenses with a focus on FOH/BOH quality.
• Identify safety hazards and ensure guest and staff safety.
• Complete payroll, POs, deposits, and employment forms accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Restaurant Manager

Smoky Mountain Brewery | Knoxville Area

Smoky Mountain Brewery is looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our Knoxville area team. We're looking for an organized, hands-on leader who cares about great food, genuine hospitality, and helping team members succeed.

As a Manager, you'll help guide daily operations, support both front and back of house teams, and make decisions that keep quality and the guest experience at the center of every shift.

What You'll Do

• Lead by example and make guest service a priority.
• Oversee food quality, from preparation through every plate served.
• Help recruit, train, develop, and retain front and back of house team members.
• Work with the management team to improve the guest experience and build loyalty.
• Help meet restaurant budgets, goals, and performance objectives.
• Support community involvement and local marketing efforts.
• Manage food costs, labor, and other operating expenses, with particular attention to back of house operations, while protecting food quality and service.
• Identify safety hazards and take action to keep guests and team members safe.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately and on time, including payroll, purchase orders, bank deposits, and employment forms.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in casual, upscale casual, or fine dining.
• A positive leader with enthusiasm and a passion for hospitality.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• The ability to coach, train, and develop a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• vacation time
• flex days
• and a generous 401(k) program

If you take pride in great food, strong teams, and memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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