Kitchen Manager Hawthorne NY

Doherty Enterprises; Hawthorne (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive management pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid, on‑the‑job leadership and culinary training

Meal discounts and dining perks

Real advancement and career growth opportunities

WOW‑a‑Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is hiring a Kitchen Manager for Applebee’s in Hawthorne, NY. In this role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of kitchen leadership experience and strong knowledge of food safety. You will train and motivate team members while contributing to a fast-paced environment. The company offers competitive pay, health benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of kitchen leadership or restaurant management experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, quality, and consistency.
• Train, coach, and develop BOH team members.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Position & Perks

Applebee’s is hiring Kitchen Managers who take pride in great food, strong execution, and leading winning teams. As Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee back‑of‑house operations, support food quality and safety, and help create the welcoming neighborhood experience Applebee’s is known for.

This role is perfect for a hands‑on leader who enjoys coaching teams, staying organized, and keeping the kitchen running smoothly in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive management pay (based on experience)
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid, on‑the‑job leadership and culinary training
• Meal discounts and dining perks
• Real advancement and career growth opportunities
• WOW‑a‑Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, quality, and consistency. Train, coach, and develop BOH team members, ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met, manage inventory and food costs, maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment, and partner with restaurant leadership to deliver a great guest experience every shift.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of kitchen leadership or restaurant management experience
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Strong organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills