Restaurant Manager: Lead & Grow High-Performing Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Paid time off

Employee meals and discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Big River Restaurants seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead Applebee’s operations, developing FOH and BOH teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving business results.

The role focuses on staffing, training, and monitoring performance to maintain quality and cost controls across a busy, multi-daypart environment. A structured path for advancement is offered within the franchise network.

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.

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

Team development

Guest service

Job description

Big River Restaurants seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead Applebee’s operations, developing FOH and BOH teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving business results.

The role focuses on staffing, training, and monitoring performance to maintain quality and cost controls across a busy, multi-daypart environment. A structured path for advancement is offered within the franchise network.