Restaurant Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Service & Growth

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

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.