Neighborhood Restaurant Manager - Lead Teams & Grow Sales

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunity

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

On-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across brands

Discounts with partner brands

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in the United States is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume neighborhood restaurant. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence while growing the business.

As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll hire, train, coach, and develop teams, maintain compliance with health and safety standards, and manage labor and costs. This role offers growth and advancement within a trusted community brand.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for the food service industry with a people-first mindset.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications a plus (training provided).

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.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.
• Support financial goals through strong execution, planning, and follow-through.
• Protect company assets and ensure proper cash handling and inventory controls.
• Represent Applebee’s in the local community.
• Support local restaurant marketing and promotions.
• Build strong relationships with guests, vendors, and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People management

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in the United States is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume neighborhood restaurant. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence while growing the business.

As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll hire, train, coach, and develop teams, maintain compliance with health and safety standards, and manage labor and costs. This role offers growth and advancement within a trusted community brand.