People-First Restaurant Leader - Grow Your Career

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) match

Leadership training

Dining perks

Partner discounts

Career growth

Employee assistance

Job summary

Applebees Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Restaurant Manager in New Jersey to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage team performance in a high-volume setting.

You will oversee staffing, training, and performance coaching while ensuring adherence to brand standards, health regulations, and budget goals. This role offers growth within a neighborhood-focused brand with strong employee development and leadership training opportunities.

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 Applebees 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 Applebees in the local community.
• Support local restaurant marketing and promotions.
• Build strong relationships with guests, vendors, and team members

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Communication skills

People-first mindset

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Applebees Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Restaurant Manager in New Jersey to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage team performance in a high-volume setting.

You will oversee staffing, training, and performance coaching while ensuring adherence to brand standards, health regulations, and budget goals. This role offers growth within a neighborhood-focused brand with strong employee development and leadership training opportunities.