Kitchen Manager Westchester NY

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 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 culinay

training

Meal discounts and dining perks

Real advancement and career growth

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee back‑of‑house operations, support quality and safety, and help deliver Applebee’s welcoming neighborhood experience. You’ll coach teams, stay organized, and keep the kitchen running smoothly in a fast‑paced environment.

This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes coaching, organization, and delivering great guest experiences across shifts.

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

Food safety

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

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