Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Restaurant Assistant Manager jobs in Tennessee are in consistent demand, with active hiring concentrated in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, and hotel food and beverage operations. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville generate the largest share of openings, where employers like Cracker Barrel, HCA-affiliated hospitality venues, and Darden Restaurants maintain a steady presence. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee are floor operations management, staff training, and cost control for high-volume locations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Number26119365
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37214
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $26.92-$35.10 per hour
Bonus Eligible: Y
JOB SUMMARY
Entry level management position that is assists in the daily operations in Restaurants/Bars and Room Service. Position assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards, assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods and supervises Restaurants/Bars and Room Service Departments, where applicable. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable to ensure standards and legal obligations are followed.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Assisting in Management of Restaurant Team
- Handles employee questions and concerns.
- Monitors employees to ensure performance expectations are met.
- Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
- Assists in supervising daily shift operations.
- Supervises restaurant and all related areas in the absence of the Director of Restaurants or Restaurant Manager.
- Participates in department meetings by communicating a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
Conducting Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations
- Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
- Communicates to Chef and Restaurant Manager any issues regarding food quality and service levels.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with all restaurant policies, standards and procedures.
- Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.
- Assists in achieving or exceeding budgeted goals.
- Performs all duties of restaurant employees and related departments as necessary.
- Opens and closes restaurant shifts.
Providing Exceptional Customer Service
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Encourages employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
- Handles guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
- Meets and greets guests.
Assisting in Human Resource Activities
- Supervises on-going training initiatives.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.
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Job Number26119365
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37214
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $26.92-$35.10 per hour
Bonus Eligible: Y
JOB SUMMARY
Entry level management position that is assists in the daily operations in Restaurants/Bars and Room Service. Position assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards, assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods and supervises Restaurants/Bars and Room Service Departments, where applicable. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable to ensure standards and legal obligations are followed.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Assisting in Management of Restaurant Team
- Handles employee questions and concerns.
- Monitors employees to ensure performance expectations are met.
- Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
- Assists in supervising daily shift operations.
- Supervises restaurant and all related areas in the absence of the Director of Restaurants or Restaurant Manager.
- Participates in department meetings by communicating a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
Conducting Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations
- Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
- Communicates to Chef and Restaurant Manager any issues regarding food quality and service levels.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with all restaurant policies, standards and procedures.
- Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.
- Assists in achieving or exceeding budgeted goals.
- Performs all duties of restaurant employees and related departments as necessary.
- Opens and closes restaurant shifts.
Providing Exceptional Customer Service
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Encourages employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
- Handles guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
- Meets and greets guests.
Assisting in Human Resource Activities
- Supervises on-going training initiatives.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
- Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.
Why have less when you can have MORE — all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel—offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Restaurant Assistant Manager Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bojangles'22
- Raising Cane's5
- Captain D's Seafood Restaurant5
- Burger King2
- Chop't Creative Salad Company2
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant assistant manager jobs across Tennessee.
- At least two years of supervisory experience in a full-service or fast-casual restaurant environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage daily floor operations, scheduling, and staff performance
- Valid Tennessee Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification recognized in Tennessee
- Experience with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory or cost-control reporting
- Strong guest relations skills and ability to resolve service issues in a fast-paced setting
- High school diploma required with preference for candidates holding a hospitality or business degree
Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant assistant manager in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee restaurant assistant managers move up from front-of-house or kitchen roles such as shift supervisor, lead server, or cook before stepping into management. Tennessee does not require a state-issued manager license, but a ServSafe Manager Certification is widely expected and recognized across the state. Employers in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville typically prefer candidates who combine hands-on restaurant experience with coursework in hospitality management or business from a Tennessee community college or university.
Which companies hire restaurant assistant managers in Tennessee?
Tennessee restaurant assistant manager roles are posted by Bojangles', Raising Cane's, and Captain D's Seafood Restaurant and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's strong tourism economy, particularly around Nashville's honky-tonk corridor and Memphis's Beale Street district, means that both national chain operators and independently owned high-volume restaurants post openings regularly throughout the year.
Which Tennessee cities have the most restaurant assistant manager jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville have the most restaurant assistant manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its booming hospitality and tourism industry, anchored by convention centers, entertainment venues, and a growing hotel corridor, while Memphis draws openings from its established food-and-beverage scene and large hotel operators, and Knoxville benefits from University of Tennessee event traffic and regional chain expansion.
Are there remote restaurant assistant manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant assistant management is fundamentally an on-site role requiring floor presence, staff oversight, and real-time guest interaction. About 0% of restaurant assistant manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be corporate training, multi-unit support, or regional operations roles rather than location-based positions. If you're open to hybrid work, targeting multi-unit or district-level titles gives you the best chance.
How can I get hired as a restaurant assistant manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to take a shift lead or key-holder role at a high-volume Tennessee location and build toward assistant manager from within. Large Tennessee operators like Cracker Barrel and regional fast-casual groups run internal promotion programs that move strong shift leads into management within one to two years. Earning a ServSafe Manager Certification before applying signals readiness to Tennessee hiring managers, and hospitality programs at Nashville State Community College or Pellissippi State give candidates a competitive credential even without prior management titles.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and surrounding areas. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the openings.
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