Restaurant General Manager: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Applebee's; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee meals and discounts

Leadership development

Career advancement

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver guest experiences, and drive business results.

You’ll oversee daily operations, coach FOH/BOH staff, manage staffing, labor, inventory, and costs while maintaining food quality and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus eligibility and benefits at a franchisee location.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong guest-service mindset.
• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor, food safety, and inventory.
• Comfortable leading teams across multiple dayparts.
• Reliable and results-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop FOH and BOH restaurant teams
• Oversee daily restaurant operations
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Manage staffing and labor
• Monitor sales and restaurant performance
• Maintain food quality and safety standards
• Manage inventory and control costs
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Build a positive and productive restaurant culture
• Partner with leadership to achieve business goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Guest service mindset

Operations management

Labor management

Job description

Applebee’s is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver guest experiences, and drive business results.

You’ll oversee daily operations, coach FOH/BOH staff, manage staffing, labor, inventory, and costs while maintaining food quality and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus eligibility and benefits at a franchisee location.