Restaurant Manager

Chuy's; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Leadership development

Casual attire

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

Job summary

Chuy’s in Nashville seeks a Restaurant Manager to be the heartbeat of our operations, ensuring guests feel the love from entry to the last margarita equals the fun, flavor, and experiences we promise.

You’ll lead with energy, passion, and a commitment to excellence across bar, lobby, and to-go systems, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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

• Lead restaurant operations across bar, lobby, and to-go systems to run smoothly and efficiently.
• Drive guest satisfaction through energy, passion, and commitment to excellence.
• Foster teamwork and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation.

Skills

Strong sense of urgency

Results driven

Team oriented

Leadership

Education

2–3 years management experience

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!