Restaurant Leader: Drive Guest Experience & Growth

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus

Flexible scheduling

Leadership training

Dining perks

Discounts with partner brands

Employee assistance program

Career growth

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Eatontown, NJ seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and uphold brand standards. You’ll guide a team, manage costs, and foster a welcoming, high-energy dining environment.

Join a brand rooted in community and opportunity, with leadership training, bonus potential, healthcare benefits, and long-term career growth as you build a premier neighborhood restaurant.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications a plus (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency in a high-volume environment.
• Ensure adherence to Applebee’s systems, standards, and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Represent Applebee’s in the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Eatontown, NJ seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and uphold brand standards. You’ll guide a team, manage costs, and foster a welcoming, high-energy dining environment.

Join a brand rooted in community and opportunity, with leadership training, bonus potential, healthcare benefits, and long-term career growth as you build a premier neighborhood restaurant.