Guest-Focused Restaurant Operations Leader

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Manager to assist the General Manager in directing daily restaurant operations, including guest service, product prep, inventory, recruitment, and staff development. You will lead TEAM Members, enforce safety and sanitation, and ensure compliance with company standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, training, and ongoing development of staff while maintaining financial accountability

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in a similar organization.
• College degree in Hotel/Restaurant, Management, Business or related field.
• Proven leadership abilities and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Directs overall activities and performance of TEAM Members on a shift by shift basis.
• Maintains adequate departmental inventory levels.
• Ensures prompt, friendly service according to Company guidelines.
• Promotes and manages restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Communicates with other managers daily through management log and shift change meetings.

Skills

Multi-tasking

High degree of stress tolerance

Able to adjust to change quickly

Self-motivated and disciplined

Accountable and goal oriented

Education

Management experience

Hotel/Restaurant/Management degree

Management training completion

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Manager to assist the General Manager in directing daily restaurant operations, including guest service, product prep, inventory, recruitment, and staff development. You will lead TEAM Members, enforce safety and sanitation, and ensure compliance with company standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, training, and ongoing development of staff while maintaining financial accountability