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Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Caryville, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Maryville, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Clinton, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Powell, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Caryville, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Powell, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Powell, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Clinton, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Caryville, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Clinton, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

Maryville, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

Shoney's

Manager Trainee (Pigeon Forge)

Maryville, TN · On-site

$900/wk

We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant. Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work ...

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Do workers at Shoney's get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Does Shoney's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Shoney's worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do Shoney's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Shoney's workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Shoney's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do Shoney's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Shoney's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
55% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Shoney's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
57% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Shoney's?

Most people feel stressed out here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Shoney's?

Most people got enough training when they started.
77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Shoney's?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 69% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people think Shoney's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Shoney's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
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    Manager Trainee (Knoxville)

    Shoney's

    Caryville, TN • On-site

    $900/wk

    Full-time

    Medical, PTO

    Re-posted 23 days ago

    Shoney's rating

    6.2

    Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

    Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    Job description

    DESCRIPTION
    JOB DESCRIPTION
    We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead all aspects of our business. You will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our staff to provide excellent customer service. Restaurant manager responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant's revenue, profitability and quality goals.
    We need hard-working, dedicated, honest, neat, organized and pleasant leaders to take our company into the future. We have a management training system to teach you how to operate a Shoney's restaurant.
    Back of the house management experience is essential, as you'll hire qualified Cooks and Wait Staff, set work schedules, oversee food prep and make sure we comply with health and safety restaurant regulations.
    Come be a part of our team!
    Responsibilities
    • Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
    • Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
    • Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
    • Organize and supervise shifts
    • Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
    • Estimate future needs for in store supplies and how to order on system.
    • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
    • Manage restaurant's good image
    • Control operational costs
    • Responsible for annual revenues and expenses
    • Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
    • Learn, operate, and teach POS Point of Sale System.
    • Learn how to hire quality staff.
    • Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
    • Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
    • Strong leadership, motivational and people skills required

    Compensation
    • Starting salary based on prior experience.
    • Opportunities for advancement to Restaurant Executive Manager.
    Job Type - Full-time
    Hours - Manager Trainees work 3 months on a training period for all shifts and positions. Weekends are required.
    Expected Hours Per Week:
    Full-Time: 50 Hours
    Pay:
    Starting at: $900/Week
    Benefits:
    - Employee Ownership Program
    - Health Insurance
    - Vacation Time
    - Sick Time
    - Extra Days Pay
    - Free On Shift Meal
    (All benefits will be explained further in interview)
    REQUIREMENTS
    • Authorized to work in the United States.
    • Resume Required

    Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 restaurants in 10 East Tennessee counties, opening the first franchise in 1962. Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars, along with Shoney's full-service menu.
    Shoney's has continually served the greater Knoxville community with fresh, delicious food in a welcoming, family-oriented setting. Shoney's generously contributes to many local community, social, educational and faith-based organizations including schools, youth groups and other family-focused organizations.
    Mission Statement:
    At Shoney's of Knoxville Inc., we strive to provide families with an exceptional dining experience that blends southern hospitality with quality, flavorful food. We use the best of local ingredients, preparing them with care in a safe, healthy manner. As an employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on having professional, honorable, and welcoming employees so that when you dine with us, you feel like family. We appreciate our guests and warmly welcome them back into our restaurants to create memories that will last a lifetime. We are your neighbors, your friends and your family!

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