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Assistant Restaurant Manager

at
Sports Bar Restaurant
135 N Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA|Onsite
Urgently Hiring

Urgently Hiring

Up to $75,000.00

Up to $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Bonuses

Bonuses

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k

401k

Free Meals

Free Meals

Training

Training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Flexible Schedule

Director of Operations - Independent Restaurant Group JN -042025-158399 at Goodwin Recruiting Nashville, TN

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Goodwin Recruiting
Nashville, TN, USA|Remote
Range $130,000.00 - $140,000.00

Range $130,000.00 - $140,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

health benefits

health benefits

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Long-term growth opportunity

Long-term growth opportunity

Restaurant Operations Manager - Premier Hospitality Group

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Gecko Hospitality
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Discounted parking

Discounted parking

performance-based bonuses

performance-based bonuses

Restaurant General Manager - Quick Service - Knoxville, TN

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HHB Restaurant Recruiting
Knoxville, TN, USA|Travel
Range $35,000.00 - $45,000.00

Range $35,000.00 - $45,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

health benefits

health benefits

Industry Standard Work Week

Industry Standard Work Week

attainable bonus program

attainable bonus program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Director of Operations (Food & Beverage) - Opry Entertainment Group

at
Ole Red
Nashville, TN, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance

Life insurance

Baker - Univ. of Tennessee

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Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Range $12.50 - $16.25

Range $12.50 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Career Development

uniform provided

uniform provided

Hotel Food & Beverage Operations Leader

at
Legacy Ventures
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Food Service Worker Lead - Univ. of Tennessee

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Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.75 - $20.25

Range $14.75 - $20.25

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

SOUS CHEF 2- University of Tennessee Greek House Chefs

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Greek House Chefs
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $24.00

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

EXECUTIVE CHEF 1- University of Tennessee Greek House Chefs

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Greek House Chefs
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $40,000.00 - $46,000.00

Range $40,000.00 - $46,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Culinary Operations Manager

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Five Daughters Bakery
Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

On-call

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

10 days PTO

10 days PTO

Company contribution toward health insurance

Company contribution toward health insurance

Company contribution toward dental insurance

Company contribution toward dental insurance

Company contribution toward vision insurance

Company contribution toward vision insurance

Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

$50 monthly contribution toward YMCA gym membership

$50 monthly contribution toward YMCA gym membership

Pastry and coffee perks

Pastry and coffee perks

Restaurant Manager

at
Life Time, Inc.
Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $43,400.00 - $61,200.00

Range $43,400.00 - $61,200.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Cashier (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew

at
Zaxby's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Events and Operations Coordinator

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Remote, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

generous paid leave

generous paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

education benefits

education benefits

retirement plans

retirement plans

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Assistant Restaurant Manager

at
Dunkin Catalano Management, LLC
Nashville, TN, USA|
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free coffee and donuts

Free coffee and donuts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental benefits

Supplemental benefits

401K Matching

401K Matching

SNHU discounted tuition program

SNHU discounted tuition program

Restaurant Managers and Kitchen Managers at ResourceOne Knoxville, TN

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ResourceOne
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Starbucks Barista - University of Tennessee Chattanooga - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Aramark
Chattanooga, TN, USA|
Range $14.00 - $16.00

Range $14.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development programs

Career development programs

uniform provided

uniform provided

Chef Manager / Dining Director - Memphis, TN

at
Compass Group
Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Assistant Restaurant Leader (Assistant Manager)

at
Speedway
Nashville, TN, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k plan

401k plan

RRSP plan

RRSP plan

Premium pay for holidays worked

Premium pay for holidays worked

Paid PTO Plans

Paid PTO Plans

comprehensive health coverage

comprehensive health coverage

Monthly bonus

Monthly bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Kitchen Team Member

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Maple Street Biscuit Company
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.50 - $15.00

Range $11.50 - $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

weekly pay

weekly pay

Same-day pay

Same-day pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Team member discount

Team member discount

No night shifts

No night shifts

Community involvement

Community involvement

Restaurant Supervisor

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Pizza Hut - Oakland
Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $16.00

Range $13.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tasks training

Tasks training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Restaurant Worker

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Shake Shack
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

supplemental life insurance

supplemental life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

Employer assistance program

Employer assistance program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Corporate discounts

Corporate discounts

meal discounts

meal discounts

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly J575065

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KFC
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

General Manager, Live Event Operations (Gallagher Nashville)

at
Tait
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Wellness stipends

Wellness stipends

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Crossroads Utility Worker - University of Tennessee Chattanooga

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Aramark
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.25 - $21.25

Range $14.25 - $21.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

38 Director Of Restaurant Operations Jobs in Knoxville, TN Near You - September 2026

If you're looking for Director Of Restaurant Operations jobs in Knoxville, you're in the right place. The city's hospitality scene is growing, and OysterLink currently lists 38 Director Of Restaurant Operations positions near you across restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other culinary establishments in the area.

New job listings are added whenever employers post openings, and Knoxville businesses are looking to hire experienced Directors Of Restaurant Operations to lead their teams and operations efficiently.

Recent Openings for Directors Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville, TN

There has been 1 jobs posted in the last 10 days, with new opportunities continually being added so you can find the latest verified openings for Director Of Restaurant Operations roles in Knoxville.

Director Of Restaurant Operations Salary in Knoxville, TN

From the listings we have, the average salary for a Director Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville is $40,000 per year or $19.2 per hour, reflecting the level of responsibility and experience required for this leadership role.

Salaries range between $35,000 per year and $45,000 per year depending on the employer, the scale of operations managed, and individual qualifications.

Lowest wage for Director Of Restaurant Operations in KnoxvilleAverage wage for Director Of Restaurant Operations in KnoxvilleHighest wage for Director Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville
$35,000 per year$40,000 per year or $19.2 per hour$45,000 per year

Large restaurant groups, upscale dining venues, or hospitality chains typically offer higher compensation packages.

Directors Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville benefit from the city's vibrant dining scene and growing hospitality sector.

If you're considering Director Of Restaurant Operations jobs in Knoxville, expect to command competitive salaries with additional benefits depending on the employer.

How To Apply for Director Of Restaurant Operations Jobs in Knoxville, TN

Applying for jobs is straightforward using OysterLink. Each listing is verified and provides details on pay, work hours, employer type, and qualifications. You can filter jobs by:

  • Salary range
  • Experience level
  • Full-time, part-time, or temporary
  • Industry segment (restaurants, hotels, catering)

Employers seeking Directors Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville require strong leadership and operational expertise, so early application submissions can be advantageous.

Simply click on apply, upload your credentials, and connect with hiring managers directly.

Why Director Of Restaurant Operations Jobs Are in Demand in Knoxville

Knoxville's expanding hospitality industry means there's consistent demand for skilled Directors Of Restaurant Operations to oversee dining establishments and ensure smooth operations.

Here are areas and establishments where Directors Of Restaurant Operations are frequently sought in Knoxville:

NeighborhoodsEstablishments
Downtown KnoxvilleUpscale restaurants and hotel dining
South WaterfrontCasual dining chains and event venues
West KnoxvilleResort and banquet operations

The diversity of culinary options and event spaces contributes to ongoing hiring for Director Of Restaurant Operations roles to manage facilities effectively.

Where Directors Of Restaurant Operations Are in Demand in Knoxville

Here's a list of some prominent employers currently hiring Directors Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville:

  • HHB Restaurant Recruiting

What To Expect as a Director Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville

Director Of Restaurant Operations roles generally include responsibilities such as:

  • Overseeing daily restaurant functions and staff
  • Managing budgets, staffing, and vendor relationships
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
  • Developing and implementing operational strategies

Directors are pivotal in driving revenue, maintaining quality service, and fostering a positive work environment.

The role demands strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience with managing multiple restaurant locations or departments.

Leadership experience and knowledge of local market trends can set candidates apart.

Director Of Restaurant Operations Job Benefits and Perks in Knoxville

Many Director Of Restaurant Operations positions in Knoxville offer competitive benefits, including Career growth opportunities, Industry Standard Work Week, and much more.

These benefits enhance the total compensation package and support a rewarding career in hospitality management.

Explore More Director Of Restaurant Operations Opportunities Near Knoxville

Knoxville is surrounded by several cities where you can also explore Director Of Restaurant Operations jobs, such as:

  • Oak Ridge
  • Maryville
  • Alcoa
  • Farragut

Exploring Director Of Restaurant Operations jobs near you in these areas may provide additional options and varied work environments.

Useful Resources for Directors Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville, TN

Here are some useful resources if you're pursuing a career as a Director Of Restaurant Operations in Knoxville:

ResourceDescription
Tennessee Dept of Labor & WorkforceEmployer resources and labor market info
Tennessee Dept of Health Food SafetyFood safety guidelines and regulations
Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage CommissionAlcohol licensing and regulation

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