Restaurant Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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Restaurant Manager - Immediate Opening

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

DINING ROOM MANAGER-OCEAN PRIME NASHVILLE New Store Opening Early 2026

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Summary: It is the responsibility of a Dining Room Manager to assist the General Manager in all aspects of a restaurant operation in accordance with the philosophy, culture, guidelines, and objectives...

Restaurant Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

The successful Ruth's Chris Restaurant Manager is dedicated to excellence in food, beverage, service, and hospitality, is committed to developing themselves and others, and has an unwavering drive to...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Position Purpose: Customer Experience Managers (CXM) are members of the store leadership team that oversees execution of store standards across the entire store, including customer service,...

Shift Manager - 1083

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager

  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 5 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Restaurant Manager - Chilis Opry Mills

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Restaurant Manager - Chili's Opry Mills

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Restaurant Manager - Draftkings Sports & Social Nashville

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Manager Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1-2 years restaurant management experience in a full service restaurant/nightclub or similar setting....

Restaurant Manager

  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 8 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 2+ years of successful restaurant management experience Ability and willingness to work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts) Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends as...

Restaurant Manager

  • Murfreesboro, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago

WHAT YOULL NEED 2+ years of successful restaurant management experience Ability and willingness to work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts) Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends as...

FRONT OF HOUSE Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: The Front of House Manager, reporting directly to the Dining Service Director holds duties related to assisting with day to day operations in a premier Senior Living Community...

Shift Manager

  • Madison, TN (7 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, TN (7 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for:...

FRONT OF HOUSE Manager

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: The Front of House Manager, reporting directly to the General Manager, holds duties related to assisting with day to day operations in Company Clubs and Theater venue....

BetMGM Lounge Restaurant Supervisor, Bridgestone Arena

  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring part-time Food and Beverage Supervisor to join our team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. As a Food and Beverage Supervisor, you...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Nashville, TN
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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