People-First Restaurant Manager | Lead Teams & Growth

Doherty Enterprises; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Dining perks across all our brands

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is looking for a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead operations at Applebee’s in Hackensack, New Jersey. In this role, you will drive guest satisfaction, manage teams, and ensure adherence to high standards of service and quality.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, paid time off, and real opportunities for career growth within a community-focused brand.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is looking for a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead operations at Applebee’s in Hackensack, New Jersey. In this role, you will drive guest satisfaction, manage teams, and ensure adherence to high standards of service and quality.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, paid time off, and real opportunities for career growth within a community-focused brand.