People-First Restaurant Leader | Growth & Guest Experience

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

vision, FSA)

Flexible scheduling to support work‑l‑

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Paid, on-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across all our brands

Discounts with partner brands

Real advancement and long-term career

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New Jersey is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold food quality and service standards in a busy setting.

You will hire and train teams, manage labor and costs, and champion a positive, inclusive culture while representing the brand in the community. We provide leadership training and a path for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• 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.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams; foster a positive work culture.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

People management

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New Jersey is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold food quality and service standards in a busy setting.

You will hire and train teams, manage labor and costs, and champion a positive, inclusive culture while representing the brand in the community. We provide leadership training and a path for advancement.