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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Blaze Pizza Restaurant Manager – Job Description
As a Restaurant Assistant General Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the nation’s leading build-your-own pizza fast causal restaurant.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) assists with the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a restaurant, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting and retention of team members, financial accountability, and ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer. Assistant General Manager Additional Responsibilities Include:
● Maintaining fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensuring products are consistent with company quality standards.
● Ensuring Occupational Safety & Health Act, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policy are met
● Assisting Profit & Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate action
● Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members
● Conducting performance appraisals, taking disciplinary action, motivating and training or participating in these discussions.
● Ensuring company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained by using a preventative maintenance program
● Ensuring food quality and 100% customer satisfaction
● Ensuring complete and timely execution of corporate & local marketing plans
● Championing recognition and motivation efforts
Assistant General Manager Job Benefits:
● Training program which includes on-going development classes
● Bonuses
● Competitive Salary
● Comprehensive Training in Assistant General Management candidates must possess the following:
If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to grow with us, please submit your resume for immediate review. Due to the large number of resumes we receive only those candidates that meet the criteria will be contacted. The ideal candidate for the General Manager position will possess:
● Believes that Hospitality to our Team & Guests is a #1 focus.
● Dedication to providing exceptional customer service
● Good communication skills, and strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
● Exceptional team building capability
● Basic business math and accounting skills, and strong analytical/decision-making skills
● Basic personal computer literacy
● High School Diploma or GED preferred, Valid Drivers License required.
● 2-3 years™ management supervisory experience in either a food service or retail environment, including Profit & Loss responsibility We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Blaze Pizza Restaurant Manager – Job Description
As a Restaurant Assistant General Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the nation’s leading build-your-own pizza fast causal restaurant.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) assists with the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a restaurant, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting and retention of team members, financial accountability, and ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer. Assistant General Manager Additional Responsibilities Include:
● Maintaining fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensuring products are consistent with company quality standards.
● Ensuring Occupational Safety & Health Act, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policy are met
● Assisting Profit & Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate action
● Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members
● Conducting performance appraisals, taking disciplinary action, motivating and training or participating in these discussions.
● Ensuring company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained by using a preventative maintenance program
● Ensuring food quality and 100% customer satisfaction
● Ensuring complete and timely execution of corporate & local marketing plans
● Championing recognition and motivation efforts
Assistant General Manager Job Benefits:
● Training program which includes on-going development classes
● Bonuses
● Competitive Salary
● Comprehensive Training in Assistant General Management candidates must possess the following:
If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to grow with us, please submit your resume for immediate review. Due to the large number of resumes we receive only those candidates that meet the criteria will be contacted. The ideal candidate for the General Manager position will possess:
● Believes that Hospitality to our Team & Guests is a #1 focus.
● Dedication to providing exceptional customer service
● Good communication skills, and strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
● Exceptional team building capability
● Basic business math and accounting skills, and strong analytical/decision-making skills
● Basic personal computer literacy
● High School Diploma or GED preferred, Valid Drivers License required.
● 2-3 years™ management supervisory experience in either a food service or retail environment, including Profit & Loss responsibility We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant Assistant Manager Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bojangles'21
- 7-Eleven7
- Raising Cane's6
- Love’s Travel Stops3
- Burger King2
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', 7-Eleven, and Raising Cane's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 November 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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