Restaurant Manager: Lead, Grow & Elevate Guest Experience

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Leadership training

Dining perks

Brand discounts

Career growth

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead teams, drive guest satisfaction, and grow a neighborhood dining destination. You’ll oversee daily operations, coach staff, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers leadership training, competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities as you build a long-term career with a brand rooted in community and teamwork.

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.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Lead with a people-first mindset, creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.
• Represent Applebee’s in the local community and build guest/vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest satisfaction

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead teams, drive guest satisfaction, and grow a neighborhood dining destination. You’ll oversee daily operations, coach staff, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers leadership training, competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities as you build a long-term career with a brand rooted in community and teamwork.