Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Growth

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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

Paid, on-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across brands

Partner-brand discounts

Real advancement and long-term career

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and team members feel at home. Whether you’re an experienced Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Kitchen Manager, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a brand rooted in community, teamwork, and opportunity.

Our managers drive results while delivering unforgettable guest experiences, lead day-to-day operations, and coach high-performing teams

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.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Lead with a people-first mindset, creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People-first mindset

Fast-paced environment

Education

ServSafe Food and Alcohol Certifications (training provided)

Job description

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and team members feel at home. Whether you’re an experienced Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Kitchen Manager, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a brand rooted in community, teamwork, and opportunity.

Our managers drive results while delivering unforgettable guest experiences, lead day-to-day operations, and coach high-performing teams