Kitchen Manager

Applebee's; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Paid training

Early wage access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team across daily operations. You will supervise hourly staff, uphold cleanliness and safety standards, and implement purchasing and cost-control measures to protect margins.

You will work closely with restaurant leadership to drive consistency, training, and customer satisfaction while maintaining high-quality food preparation and service in a fast-paced casual setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen management experience in a casual restaurant setting.
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to withstand the physical demands of a restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct back-of-house hourly staff and supervise daily operations.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation across back-of-house areas.
• Implement purchasing and cost-control measures to protect margins.
• Follow up with corrective action as needed to maintain standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Applebee’s restaurants nationwide are hiring!

Applebee’s celebrates a fun, friendly, inclusive culture and invites like-minded candidates to join a team where hard work opens opportunities and team members get the support they need to succeed.

We take pride in our teams!

Performance - We totally own our actions and are accountable for our results.

Respect - We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Integrity - We do what we say we're going to do, and always do the right thing.

Development - We continuously grow and improve our teams, ourselves, our company, and our communities.

Engagement - We foster a fun, energizing, and engaging place to work.

Job Description

As the Kitchen Manager, you would be responsible for the back of the house and all of its functions. This position will direct the activities of back-of-the-house hourly associates, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation, implementing purchasing and cost controls, and following up with corrective action where needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience with Kitchen Management in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• A High School Diploma is preferred.
• Current alcohol and food certifications that meet state requirements are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and positive conflict resolution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.
• Recognition and growth- we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Paid Training – we aim to set you up for success!
• Early Wage Access– Access your earnings before payday
• Company discounts – MAKE IT A ROUTINE AND SAVE!
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – we're excited to embark on this journey with you.