Restaurant Manager - Calhoun's Lenoir City

The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Flex days

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Calhoun's is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team at our Lenoir City and Knoxville locations. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional hospitality, coach staff, and drive operational and financial goals.

You will foster guest relationships, oversee daily operations, and participate in community and local marketing efforts. Join a team that values positivity, teamwork, and top-tier guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of management experience in casual, upscale-casual or fine dining.
• Hands-on leadership style and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to train and develop a team.
• Ability to balance guest service with solid operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example; prioritize guest service and satisfaction.
• Respond to guest concerns quickly and professionally to ensure happy guests.
• Recruit, train, develop and retain front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
• Support initiatives to improve guest experience and build loyalty.
• Help the restaurant meet operational and financial goals.
• Engage in community involvement and local marketing efforts.
• Manage food, beverage and labor costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor operating expenses (utilities, supplies, smallwares).
• Promote a safe work environment by addressing hazards.
• Complete daily operational paperwork (payroll, POs, deposits, forms).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Guest service

Staff development

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Calhoun's in the Lenoir City, TN and Knoxville, TN

Calhoun's is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team at one of our Lenoir City and Knoxville-area locations!

Our managers set the tone for the restaurant by leading with positivity, supporting their teams and creating an experience that makes every guest feel welcome.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable and passionate about developing people and delivering outstanding hospitality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead by example and make guest service and satisfaction a top priority
• Respond to guest concerns quickly and professionally, ensuring every guest leaves happy
• Recruit, train, develop and retain talented front-of-house and back-of-house team members
• Support initiatives that improve the guest experience and build long-term loyalty
• Help the restaurant achieve established operational and financial goals
• Participate in community involvement and local marketing efforts
• Manage food, beverage and labor costs without compromising quality or service
• Monitor operating expenses, including utilities, supplies and smallwares
• Promote a safe working environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards
• Complete daily operational paperwork accurately and on time, including payroll, purchase orders, bank deposits and employment-related forms

Qualifications

• Two to five years of management experience in casual, upscale-casual or fine dining
• A positive, hands-on leadership style and a genuine passion for hospitality
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to train, motivate and develop a successful team
• Ability to balance excellent guest service with strong operational performance

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Telemedicine services
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Flex days
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan

If you are ready to lead a great team, build meaningful guest relationships and grow your restaurant management career, we would love to meet you.