Restaurant General Manager - Lead Ops & Guest Experience

Applebee's; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Applebee's in Clarksville, IN is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, guest experience, and team performance in a fast-paced full-service setting, ensuring consistency with brand standards. You will recruit, hire, train, and coach staff; manage budgets, inventory, and labor; and drive sales while maintaining food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, flexibility to work nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of previous management experience in casual dining preferred.
• 5+ years of full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Experience teaching and training staff.
• ServSafe or food safety certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require up to 10% travel.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Manage the daily operations of the restaurant, including front and back of house, to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Guest Experience: Provide exceptional customer service, address guest concerns, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Team Management: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise associates, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Financial Performance: Monitor and manage budgets, maintain inventory levels, and ensure compliance with financial procedures; achieve sales and profit targets.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, food safety standards, and government regulations.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards for food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Safety and Security: Maintain effective safety and security programs, addressing unsafe practices or conditions.
• Performance Management: Assess and evaluate associate performance, provide feedback and coaching, and develop action plans.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with managers, associates, and guests.
• Goal Setting: Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales and profit objectives.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership and communication

Flexibility

Travel up to 10%

Confidential information handling

Job description

Applebee's in Clarksville, IN is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, guest experience, and team performance in a fast-paced full-service setting, ensuring consistency with brand standards. You will recruit, hire, train, and coach staff; manage budgets, inventory, and labor; and drive sales while maintaining food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, flexibility to work nights, weekends,