People-First Restaurant Manager | Lead Teams & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Paid, on-the-job leadership training

Dining perks

Discounts with partner brands

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Applebee’s in Newark, NJ. This role involves leading operations to ensure guest satisfaction and operational excellence while managing a passionate team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of management experience and strong leadership skills. Applebee’s offers competitive pay, health care benefits, and career growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

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 focused on guest satisfaction.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Hire, train, and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Operational Efficiency

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Applebee’s in Newark, NJ. This role involves leading operations to ensure guest satisfaction and operational excellence while managing a passionate team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of management experience and strong leadership skills. Applebee’s offers competitive pay, health care benefits, and career growth opportunities within a supportive environment.