Neighborhood Restaurant Leader — Lead People & Growth

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Butler (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunity

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

PTO

401(k) with match

Leadership training

Dining discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Butler, NJ is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead teams, grow the business, and create a neighborhood dining experience. The role covers guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Candidates bring 1–3+ years of management experience and a people-first leadership style. Applebee’s offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, health benefits, flexible scheduling, retirement plans, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• People-first mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency in a high-volume environment
• Ensure adherence to Applebee’s systems, standards, and company policies
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Lead with a people-first mindset, creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment
• Empower supervisors and team members to grow, succeed, and advance
• Model professionalism, integrity, and hospitality at all times

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest focus

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Butler, NJ is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead teams, grow the business, and create a neighborhood dining experience. The role covers guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Candidates bring 1–3+ years of management experience and a people-first leadership style. Applebee’s offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, health benefits, flexible scheduling, retirement plans, and opportunities for