Restaurant Manager: Community Leader & Growth Driver

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

On-the-job training

Dining discounts

Partner discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Newark, NJ is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead teams, drive guest satisfaction, and grow a neighborhood business. This role offers leadership development and a path to long-term growth within the brand.

The manager will hire, train, coach, and develop staff; manage labor and costs; ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards; and represent Applebee’s in the local community.

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

Guest focus

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Newark, NJ is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead teams, drive guest satisfaction, and grow a neighborhood business. This role offers leadership development and a path to long-term growth within the brand.

The manager will hire, train, coach, and develop staff; manage labor and costs; ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards; and represent Applebee’s in the local community.