Restaurant Assistant - Times Square NYC

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health care benefits

Flexible schedules

On-the-job training

Meal discounts

Advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is hiring Restaurant Assistants to keep the restaurant clean, organized, and guest-ready each shift. If you enjoy staying active, supporting the team, and helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes, this role is a great fit.

The position offers on-the-job training, flexible schedules, meal discounts, and real advancement opportunities as you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs.
• Work well in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Team-oriented, dependable and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support cleanliness and guest readiness in the dining area.
• Assist with opening and closing duties and takeout orders.
• Restock items and maintain restroom and dining area cleanliness; follow safety standards.

Skills

Stamina

Lift 25-50 lbs

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Position & Perks

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Assistants who take pride in keeping the restaurant clean, organized, and guest-ready every shift. If you enjoy staying active, supporting the team, and helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes, this role is a great fit.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Health care benefits (for both part-time and full-time team members)
• Flexible schedules
• Paid, on-the-job training
• Meal discounts
• Real advancement opportunities
• WOW-a-Friend Foundation - Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Support overall restaurant cleanliness and guest readiness, assist with opening and closing duties, help with takeout orders and food expediting, restock service and bar items, maintain restroom and dining area cleanliness, assist with pre-bussing, dishwashing, prep work, and follow all food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Comfort working around kitchen equipment, noise, and varying temperatures
• Team-oriented, dependable, and detail-focused