Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Guest Experience

Harri; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid leave/PTO

Employee meals and discounts

Leadership development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Big River Restaurants, franchising Applebee’s in the Greater New Orleans area, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, develop FOH and BOH teams, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

In this role you’ll manage staffing, labor, inventory, and costs, coach and develop multi-daypart teams, ensure food safety and quality, and drive performance with a collaborative leadership style. Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits accompany this opportunity.

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.
• Strong guest-service mindset.
• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor, food safety, and inventory.
• Comfortable leading teams across multiple dayparts.
• Reliable and results-oriented leadership style.

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

People leadership

Guest service

Operations management

Staff coaching

Communication skills

Job description

Big River Restaurants, franchising Applebee’s in the Greater New Orleans area, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, develop FOH and BOH teams, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

In this role you’ll manage staffing, labor, inventory, and costs, coach and develop multi-daypart teams, ensure food safety and quality, and drive performance with a collaborative leadership style. Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits accompany this opportunity.