Restaurant Leader: Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

On-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across brands

Partner-brand discounts

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in the United States is seeking Restaurant Managers to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood dining experience where guests and team members feel at home. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll drive guest satisfaction, lead daily operations, and mentor staff while managing costs in a high-volume environment.

The role includes competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, flexible scheduling, PTO, 401(k) with match, on-the-job

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for the food service industry with a people-first mindset.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People-first mindset

High-volume environment

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in the United States is seeking Restaurant Managers to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood dining experience where guests and team members feel at home. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll drive guest satisfaction, lead daily operations, and mentor staff while managing costs in a high-volume environment.

The role includes competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, flexible scheduling, PTO, 401(k) with match, on-the-job