Restaurant Team Member - Now Hiring

Now hiring 160 team members for Knoxville’s newest Golden Corral. Up to $18/hr DOE. Opening November 2026.

Be part of the team that opens a brand-new restaurant at 8503 Kingston Pike. Everyone starts new together, trains with Golden Corral’s opening team and welcomes the very first guests.

Pick your spot (starting pay, DOE)

• Hourly Restaurant Manager: $18.00/hr. Full-time. Lead shifts and grow into management (2+ years of restaurant leadership experience required)
• Meat Cutter: $17.00/hr. Cut and prepare meats to company standards
• Cook: $16.50/hr. Prepare and cook hot buffet favorites
• Server: $2.13/hr + Tips. Server and care for our guests
• Baker: $16.50/hr. Bake rolls, desserts and specialty items
• Food Prep Team Member: $16.50/hr. Prep fresh fruits, vegetables and ingredients (prep cook)
• Dishwasher: $15.50/hr. Wash, sanitize and keep the kitchen stocked
• Cashier: $14.00/hr. Welcome guests, take payments and handle to-go orders

Perks

• Free shift meals
• Holiday premium pay
• Flexible part-time schedules
• Career growth as the team grows
• Paid vacation + benefits for eligible team members

Schedule

Multiple part-time openings; the manager role is full-time. Days, evenings, weekends and holidays, including Sundays, required.

How it works

Apply here in a few minutes, no resume needed. Our recruiting team will call or text you to schedule your interview at our hiring center: Best Western, 3rd floor, 420 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922. Interviews are at the hotel, not the restaurant.

Golden Corral is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws; see the Know Your Rights notice at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. Recruiting support provided by Self Opportunity Inc.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 16 years or older