Restaurant Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN
Restaurant Manager jobs in Nashville are concentrated in the Gulch, Broadway's entertainment corridor, East Nashville, and Midtown, across full-service dining, hospitality groups, and fast-growing food hall concepts. Employers actively hiring right now include 7-Eleven, Bojangles', and Emmy Squared. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you’re greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make the moments that matter, both big and small. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company.
What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment
WHY CRACKER BARREL
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like …
Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, our managers play a vital role in caring for our employees and guests. Through their leadership, our care and hospitality shine. We strive to provide our managers with the right resources and tools to make serving up care for others possible.
Opportunities to fill your cup – Essential to the growth and development learning journey, our managers get trained and equipped to be role models of the employee and guest experience. At the center of both experiences, they receive care, guidance, support and encouragement – and are then able to pass it on to their team members.
A warm welcome – For more than 50 years, we have served up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores and multiple states. Our managers are the “something special” that fuels the fires of employees to take pride and comfort in keeping that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality alive.
Serving up the care – and career – you crave.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Restaurant Associate Manager, you’ll combine your passion for people and restaurant management skills to deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results. They say variety is the spice of life, and we agree! Our Restaurant Associate Managers are people leaders and execute all store operations including front- and back-of-house responsibilities. With home office support available to you on a 24/7 basis, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
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 needed
A caring attitude with a dedication to hospitality
Valid driver’s license
Must be fluent in English
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Merit Increase Opportunities | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1 | Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Growth and Development: Nearly 100% internal promotion for General Managers and District Managers openings | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
ABOUT US
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW
AFTER YOU APPLY: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Based on your application information, you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview shortly after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to along with an interactive element. Remember to keep an eye on your email for information about your next steps.
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
Focus on You
We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:
A Little About Us
Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots - always serving up more than a meal.
See for yourself. Apply now.
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you’re greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make the moments that matter, both big and small. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company.
What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment
WHY CRACKER BARREL
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like …
Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, our managers play a vital role in caring for our employees and guests. Through their leadership, our care and hospitality shine. We strive to provide our managers with the right resources and tools to make serving up care for others possible.
Opportunities to fill your cup – Essential to the growth and development learning journey, our managers get trained and equipped to be role models of the employee and guest experience. At the center of both experiences, they receive care, guidance, support and encouragement – and are then able to pass it on to their team members.
A warm welcome – For more than 50 years, we have served up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores and multiple states. Our managers are the “something special” that fuels the fires of employees to take pride and comfort in keeping that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality alive.
Serving up the care – and career – you crave.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Restaurant Associate Manager, you’ll combine your passion for people and restaurant management skills to deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results. They say variety is the spice of life, and we agree! Our Restaurant Associate Managers are people leaders and execute all store operations including front- and back-of-house responsibilities. With home office support available to you on a 24/7 basis, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
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 needed
A caring attitude with a dedication to hospitality
Valid driver’s license
Must be fluent in English
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Merit Increase Opportunities | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1 | Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Growth and Development: Nearly 100% internal promotion for General Managers and District Managers openings | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
ABOUT US
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW
AFTER YOU APPLY: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Based on your application information, you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview shortly after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to along with an interactive element. Remember to keep an eye on your email for information about your next steps.
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
Focus on You
We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:
A Little About Us
Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots - always serving up more than a meal.
See for yourself. Apply now.
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
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Restaurant Manager Jobs in Nashville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restaurant manager job in Nashville?
Focus on Nashville's highest-volume hiring pockets: Broadway and Lower Broad for high-volume entertainment venues, the Gulch and Midtown for upscale full-service dining, and East Nashville for independent concepts. Hospitality groups running multiple locations hire more consistently than single-unit operators. Candidates with experience managing large covers, weekend rushes, and event-night volume stand out in this market, where live music tourism drives unusually high guest traffic.
Which companies hire restaurant managers in Nashville?
Employers hiring restaurant managers in Nashville right now include 7-Eleven, Bojangles', and Emmy Squared, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nashville's market includes a strong mix of national hospitality groups, locally rooted multi-concept operators, and hotel food and beverage programs tied to the city's convention and tourism economy.
Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in Nashville?
Yes, but rarely for traditional restaurant management, which is an inherently on-site role requiring daily floor presence. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to Nashville are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those listings typically involve regional oversight, corporate training, or multi-unit consulting roles rather than single-location general management.
How can I get a restaurant manager job in Nashville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Nashville is moving up from a lead server, bar supervisor, or shift lead role at one of the city's high-volume venues on Broadway or in the Gulch, where operators promote internally to fill assistant manager seats quickly. Nashville's growing hotel restaurant programs and food hall operators also hire entry-level managers with strong service backgrounds and willingness to work event-heavy schedules.
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