Restaurant Manager - Calhoun's Lenoir City

Knoxville, TNOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Restaurant Manager
casual dining
upscale-casual dining
fine dining
guest service
guest satisfaction
training
food cost
beverage cost
labor cost

Nice to have

hospitality
local marketing
community involvement

Role summary

Calhoun's is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for its Lenoir City and Knoxville-area locations. The ideal candidate will lead with positivity, prioritize guest service and satisfaction, and develop their team. Responsibilities include managing financial and operational goals, controlling costs, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring a safe working environment. Qualifications include 2-5 years of management experience in casual, upscale-casual, or fine dining, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to motivate and develop a team. The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership style and a passion for hospitality.

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. Apply today and become part of the Calhoun's family!

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