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Downtown Knoxville businesses are hiring! Part-Time and Full-Time. Bartenders, Cooks, Hosts, Housekeeping, Sales, Servers, and more. There are lots of opportunities.
Here's a list of restaurant, retail and hospitality businesses hiring and the best way to apply (as of Summer 2023). We look forward to seeing lots of new faces Downtown.
Alice in Appalachia and other ScruffyCity.com locations are always looking to hire quality staff including Kitchen, Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Security Personnel, and Door Personnel. Availability Friday through Sunday is particularly important. You can apply online.
Anaba Japanese Downtown is hiring Full-Time or Part-Time Servers. To apply, email [email protected] or call 865.474.1187.
ASM Knoxville manages the city’s four largest event venues including Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum, Knoxville Convention Center, Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall. They are hiring Full- and Part-Time Positions. Links below provide more information including jobs descriptions, experience required, and links to apply.
Area Accounting Specialist (full-time) - link
Banquet Captain (full-time) - link
Banquet Server (part-time) - link
Cook (full-time) - link
Lead Cook (full-time) - link
Steward (part-time) - link
Changeover Crew (part-time) - link
Maintenance Technician (full-time) - link
HVAC Technician (full-time) - link
Babalu is hiring full-time and part-time Line Cooks. To apply, email the Human Resources Director for Babalu and Maple Hall at [email protected].
Balter Beerworks – where every bite and every sip is crafted daily from scratch and they realize their Team Members are the key to their success – is hiring Cooks and Dishwashers. You can apply online.
Bernadette's and other ScruffyCity.com locations are always looking to hire quality staff including Kitchen, Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Security Personnel, and Door Personnel. Availability Friday through Sunday is particularly important. You can apply online.
Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes is currently hiring Part-Time Sales Associates. Must be available to work nights and weekends. If you're interested in working in a fun retail environment in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, you can apply online.
The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, which includes Calhoun's on the River, is always hiring Hosts, Servers, Kitchen Staff, and Management. You can complete an application on line at copperfood.com.
The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, which includes Chesapeake's Downtown, is always hiring Hosts, Servers, Kitchen Staff, and Management. You can complete an application on line at copperfood.com.
CitiFid-O is hiring for a Part-Time | Permanent Team Member (not summer). Training pay is $13 per hour with increase after two-week training period, plus reimbursement for parking and 25% discounts at CitiFid-O and Tree and Vine. This is a key-holder position with 3-4 shifts a week. Saturday shift (3:30 PM - 9:15 PM) is required with two-three flexible shifts during the week.
MUST LIKE DOGS and be customer-oriented with good communication skills. To apply, email [email protected].
Coffee & Chocolate is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Baristas. Health benefits and 401k options for full-time employees. You can download an application and email it to [email protected] or drop it by the store.
Corks Wine & Spirits is hiring for a Part-Time Associate with experience in customer service plus wine and spirits knowledge. This could turn into full time with experience. Weekend hours required. Please send resumes to [email protected].
The Crowne Plaza Knoxville, an award-winning hotel in Downtown Knoxville for over 20 years, is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time positions including Guest Services Representatives, Bellman, Housekeeping, Restaurant & Banquet Servers, and Line Cooks. They are seeking candidates with excellent customer service skills as well as the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
Resumes may be emailed to Sarah Moore at [email protected] or applicants can apply at the hotel receiving entrance on Vine Avenue behind the hotel.
Join the team at Cruze Farm Ice Cream. They are hiring for the downtown location. Apply online.
DiCarlo’s Pizza (opening Summer 2023 on Gay St) is now hiring Full-Time and Part-Time positions for multiple roles. To apply, send a resume and/or cover letter with the desired position in the subject line to [email protected].
Pizza Maker - interact with customers, takes orders, accepts payments and puts the finishing touches on the pizza (toppings & boxing).
Baker - responsible for making, prepping, stretching the dough and baking the pizza and sauce.
Manager - interact with customers and lead the team staff in the daily aspects of the pizza operation. They will also manage the day-to-day operations of the shop (scheduling, inventory, ordering supplies) and ensure the pizza is made to the highest standards of quality and that all customers have an excellent Pizza experience.
Downtown Grill & Brewery is currently hiring for Front of House and Back of House Positions. Complete an application and stop by Monday — Thursday between 2 PM and 4 PM to speak with a hiring manager. Applications are available at the host stand or you can download one at downtownbrewery.com/employment.
Embassy Suites on Gay Street is hiring Front Desk/Guest Service Representatives.
Front Desk (full-time) – 2nd Shift (3 PM – 11 PM) – Apply online
Front Desk/Night Auditor (full-time and part-time) – 3rd Shift (11 PM – 7 AM) – Apply online
“Walk-in” applicants are also accepted for interviews.
Emilia Italian Restaurant is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Kitchen Positions. Kitchen support roles begin at $12/hr plus quarterly bonuses and Line Cooks start at $15/hr plus quarterly bonuses. Email [email protected] to schedule an interview.
Five Thirty Lounge is hiring Bartenders, Hosts, Barbacks, Servers, and Culinary. Apply today on Indeed, visit the White Lodging career page at whitelodging.com/careers, or send your resume to [email protected].
Good Golly Tamale is accepting resumes for All Positions. Email to [email protected].
Harvest is hiring Front of House Positions including Servers, Bartenders, and Hourly Managers. Contact [email protected] to apply.
The Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown is hiring Front Desk Agents, Bartenders, Barbacks, Hosts, Servers, Housekeepers, and Maintenance Technicians. And Five Thirty Lounge is hiring Bartenders, Hosts, Barbacks, Servers, and Culinary.
Apply today on Indeed, visit the White Lodging career page at whitelodging.com/careers, or send your resume to [email protected].
Join the team of hospitality professionals at J.C. Holdway! They are accepting applicants for Sous Chef, Line Cook, Bartender, and Server.
Apply online: jcholdway.com/work-with-us
Knoxville Area Transit is hiring Bus and Trolley Operators, Maintenance Service Team Members and Mechanics. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about our community and helping others. We recently raised wages and offer great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off and more! Plus, we offer paid training for your CDL License. Visit katbus.com to start your career with KAT today!
Lilou (opening Summer 2023 on Gay St) is hiring Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Hosts, Servers, Bartenders, Bar Backs, and Security. Apply by emailing [email protected].
Maple Hall is hiring full-time and part-time Line Cooks. To apply, email the Human Resources Director at [email protected].
Mast General Store on Gay Street is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Sales Associates. Apply online.
Meadowsweet Massage is looking for a Part-Time to Full-Time Licensed Massage Therapist to join their team. To apply, email your resume to [email protected].
Nama Downtown is currently hiring Front of House and Back of House Positions. Contact [email protected] to apply.
Nothing Too Fancy will be hiring Part-Time Retail Associates beginning later this summer. Primarily nights and weekends, but some day time availability is a plus. $15/hour. Email [email protected] with your resume.
Want to work in a fun and fast paced environment? Old City Sports Bar is hiring Bartenders, Barbacks, and Security Staff. To apply, contact Meleah Brown at [email protected].
Osteria Stella is hiring Hosts and Line Cooks. Apply by emailing [email protected].
Preservation Pub and other ScruffyCity.com locations are always looking to hire quality staff including Kitchen, Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Security Personnel, and Door Personnel. Availability Friday through Sunday is particularly important. You can apply online.
Rala is hiring a Sales and Customer Service Team Member. Find more information about position and apply online.
Regal is hiring Cast Members and Bartenders for the Riviera Stadium 8 on Gay St. Starting at $13.50/hr. Check links for job descriptions, requirements, and online applications.
Cast Members - Apply online
Bartenders - Apply online
Scruffy City Hall and other ScruffyCity.com locations are always looking to hire quality staff including Kitchen, Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Security Personnel, and Door Personnel. Availability Friday through Sunday is particularly important. You can apply online.
Want to work in a fun and fast paced environment? Southbound is hiring Bartenders, Barbacks, and Security Staff. To apply, contact Meleah Brown at [email protected].
STIR Knoxville (opening Summer 2023 in the Old City) is hiring Restaurant Manager, Servers, Cooks, Dishwashers, and more. Find job listings and apply online.
Sweet P's BBQ Downtown Dive is hiring All Positions - Front and Back of House. Apply online.
The Holistic Connection on Gay Street is hiring for a Part-Time Budtender. The best way to apply is to email a resume to [email protected].
The Tea Bar (located inside Addison's Bookstore) is looking for a Part-Time Tea Server. $15/hr and requires 15-25 hrs/week. The Tea Server will interact with customers to educate about the products offered at the bar, prepare and serve tea and other beverages, accept payment from customers, and clean teaware and bar environment. Service industry experience and interest in tea are preferred. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to owner, Stephanie Weir, at [email protected] with "Application for Tea Server" in the subject line.
Tomato Head is hiring for All Positions, no experience necessary. Flexible hours, positive work environment, opportunity to advance, paid meal benefit, and health benefits available. Visit thetomatohead.com/work to apply.
Tommy Trent's and other ScruffyCity.com locations are always looking to hire quality staff including Kitchen, Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Security Personnel, and Door Personnel. Availability Friday through Sunday is particularly important. You can apply online.
Wake Foot Sanctuary is hiring Licensed Massage Therapists and Front Desk Guest Experience Specialists. Please send resumes to [email protected].
