Restaurant Manager: Lead People, Grow Sales, Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Leadership training

Dining perks

Partner discounts

Career growth

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York, NY is hiring Restaurant Managers who lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and teammates feel at home. We value leadership, accountability, and a passion for hospitality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in restaurant management. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence while managing labor, costs, and compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management or equivalent leadership roles.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for guest service and a people-first mindset.

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 health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People-management

Hospitality

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York, NY is hiring Restaurant Managers who lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and teammates feel at home. We value leadership, accountability, and a passion for hospitality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in restaurant management. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence while managing labor, costs, and compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.