Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Drive Growth & Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) match

On-the-job leadership training

Dining discounts

Partner brand discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New Jersey is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, elevate guest experiences, and drive team performance. You will oversee guest satisfaction, food quality, labor and costs while nurturing a collaborative, high-energy staff culture.

Training and development are part of the role, with clear paths for advancement. This position offers competitive pay, a quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within the brand that

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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People-first mindset

Fast-paced environment

Education

ServSafe Food & Alcohol certifications

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New Jersey is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, elevate guest experiences, and drive team performance. You will oversee guest satisfaction, food quality, labor and costs while nurturing a collaborative, high-energy staff culture.

Training and development are part of the role, with clear paths for advancement. This position offers competitive pay, a quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within the brand that