Restaurant Assistant Manager

Applebee's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Job summary

Applebee's in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead daily dining room operations, train staff, and uphold hospitality standards. You will guide the team to deliver welcoming, efficient service and maintain a clean, safe dining area.

Responsibilities include scheduling, guest experience focus, and supporting inventory/cost controls. A path to advancement exists within our restaurant leadership team.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of supervisory experience in casual dining preferred.
• Experience teaching and training staff preferred.
• Strong personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Passion for hospitality and guests’ service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain restaurant cleanliness and safety standards.
• Enhance guest experience by addressing complaints and ensuring timely service.
• Supervise and develop team members to meet IHOP standards.
• Assist with inventory, cost control, and profitability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training staff

Hospitality focus

Problem solving

Guest interaction

Job description

9540 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45251Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.Who are we?We celebrate success as we passionately nurture (and grow) the world’s most beloved restaurant brands. We are innovators that embrace new ideas & creativity. We value commitment and take personal accountability for our actions. We value openness, authenticity, and foster a collaborative, creative environment that believes we will go farther, together.Responsibilities:Operational Excellence: Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, adhering to safety and security protocols, and ensuring proper food preparation and presentation.Guest Experience: Ensuring guests have a positive dining experience by addressing complaints, providing timely and friendly service, and actively engaging with customers.Staff Management: Supervising, training, and developing team members to ensure they deliver excellent service and meet IHOP’s standards.Financial Performance: Assisting with inventory management, cost control, and maximizing profitability.Team Leadership: Leading and motivating staff to achieve daily goals, manage schedules, and maintain a positive work environment.Employee Development: Recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees, and providing opportunities for growth.Communication: Serving as a point of contact for staff, vendors, and other internal teams.Skills & Requirements:1-2+ years of supervisory experience in casual dining preferredExperience teaching and training staff preferredStrong personal and professional integrityAbility to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and good judgmentPassion to thrive in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to solve problems on the goPassion for hospitality and interacting with guestsSense to be \"hands on\" when neededFlexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.A passion for food service and providing guests’ exceptional service.Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, counter height to shoulder height, across the restaurant.Compensation:Salary Range: $42,000-$55,000/per yearQuarterly Bonus Plan (based on performance)Benefits:401K PlanHealth, Dental and Vision OptionsTuition ReimbursementCareer AdvancementEqual Employment Opportunity StatementDine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice.