Assistant Manager

Applebee's Services Inc; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Job summary

Dine Brands Global, Inc. in Pasadena, California, is seeking a restaurant supervisor to lead operations for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop brands.

You will supervise, train and motivate staff, drive guest satisfaction, and help manage costs to maximize profitability. The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years in supervision in casual dining and a strong sense of integrity, discretion, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of supervisory experience in casual dining.
• Experience teaching and training staff.
• Strong personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to deal with confidential information using discretion.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for hospitality and interacting with guests.
• Hands-on approach when needed.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, safety and proper food prep.
• Guest Experience: Ensure positive dining experiences and address complaints.
• Staff Management: Supervising, training, and developing team members.
• Financial Performance: Assist with inventory control and cost management.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate staff to meet daily goals.
• Employee Development: Recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
• Communication: Serve as contact for staff, vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Integrity

Discretion

Hospitality

Guest interaction

Flexible schedule

Problem solving

Job description

Company Information

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment.

Who are we?

We celebrate success as we passionately nurture (and grow) the world’s most beloved restaurant brands. We are innovators that embrace new ideas & creativity. We value commitment and take personal accountability for our actions. We value openness, authenticity, and foster a collaborative, creative environment that believes we will go farther, together.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, adhering to safety and security protocols, and ensuring proper food preparation and presentation.


• Guest Experience: Ensuring guests have a positive dining experience by addressing complaints, providing timely and friendly service, and actively engaging with customers.


• Staff Management: Supervising, training, and developing team members to ensure they deliver excellent service and meet Applebee's standards.


• Financial Performance: Assisting with inventory management, cost control, and maximizing profitability.


• Team Leadership: Leading and motivating staff to achieve daily goals, manage schedules, and maintain a positive work environment.


• Employee Development: Recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees, and providing opportunities for growth.


• Communication: Serving as a point of contact for staff, vendors, and other internal teams.

Skills & Requirements

• 1-2+ years of supervisory experience in casual dining preferred


• Experience teaching and training staff preferred


• Strong personal and professional integrity


• Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and good judgment


• Passion to thrive in a fast-paced work environment


• Ability to solve problems on the go


• Passion for hospitality and interacting with guests


• Sense to be \"hands on\" when needed


• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• A passion for food service and providing guests’ exceptional service.


• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, counter height to shoulder height, across the restaurant.

Compensation

Salary Range: $42,000-$55,000/per year

Quarterly Bonus Plan (based on performance)

Benefits

• 401K Plan


• Health, Dental and Vision Options


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Career Advancement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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