Kitchen Manager Mohegan Lake NY

Doherty Enterprises; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Meal discounts

Quarterly bonus

On-the-job leadership training

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applebee’s, operated by Doherty Enterprises in New York, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, ensure quality, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

You will coach and develop BOH staff, manage inventory and food costs, uphold safety standards, and partner with leadership to deliver a great guest experience on every shift. This hands-on role rewards dedication with training and advancement 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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.
• Manage inventory and food costs, maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver a great guest experience every shift.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Organization

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 DoOversee 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