People-First Restaurant Leader | Grow Teams, Delight Guests

Doherty Enterprises; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Leadership training

Dining perks across brands

Brand discounts

Career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applebee’s is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive sales and guest satisfaction, and coach a team in a fast-paced setting. This role offers leadership growth within a community-focused brand and includes ongoing training and strong benefits.

The position emphasizes people-first leadership, adherence to brand standards, and the ability to manage labor costs and quality control while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• People-first mindset and guest-focused service orientation.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• ServSafe certification a plus (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with 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 policies.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Represent Applebee’s in the local community and support marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Fast-paced

ServSafe

Job description

Applebee’s is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive sales and guest satisfaction, and coach a team in a fast-paced setting. This role offers leadership growth within a community-focused brand and includes ongoing training and strong benefits.

The position emphasizes people-first leadership, adherence to brand standards, and the ability to manage labor costs and quality control while fostering a positive workplace culture.