Assistant Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular casual dining restaurant in Minnesota seeks an Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure outstanding service. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of restaurant management experience and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing staff, maintaining cleanliness standards, and overseeing inventory. Compensation ranges from $15.38 to $26.44 per hour, with potential bonuses. Join a team that values guest experience and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations at the restaurant.
• Ensure timely, friendly service and maintain guest satisfaction.
• Lead the team through daily operations and performance coaching.
• Maintain inventory levels and control costs.

Skills

Problem solving

Stress management

Team leadership

Job description

Assistant Manager – Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

Join an award‑winning team where guest experience, team culture, and operational excellence are the foundation of success.

Overview

As an Applebee's® Assistant Manager you will manage day‑to‑day operations at the restaurant, leading a team to deliver outstanding service, maintain high cleanliness standards, and meet sales and inventory goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, friendly service and maintain guest satisfaction at all times.
• Lead the team through daily operations, scheduling, and performance coaching.
• Maintain departmental inventory levels, control costs, and drive bi‑weekly / weekly food and liquor inventories.
• Implement Health & Safety, sanitation, and security programs to meet or exceed standards.
• Promote Applebee's® training, recruitment, and employee development through one‑on‑one, performance documentation, and written evaluations.
• Document employee performance, conduct corrective actions, and ensure compliance with all company policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily paperwork and maintain accurate records of all store related technology.
• Assist in any role on the shift – cooking line, expo, seating, bartending, and other restaurant positions when needed.
• Participate in continuous leadership growth through the Management Development Program.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certification is a plus.
• Strong problem solving, stress management, and team leadership skills.

Compensation

Applebee's® Assistant Managers earn $15.38 to $26.44 per hour, approximately $44,850 to $68,500 annually based on a 50‑hour work week. Potential monthly bonus applicable to location.

Physical Standards

• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Stand and mobilize for up to ten (10) hours.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, and use small tools and equipment with finger and hand dexterity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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