Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Guest Experience

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Miller Place (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Paid, on-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across all our brands

Discounts with partner brands

Real advancement and long-term career

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a neighborhood dining concept with a focus on guest satisfaction, quality food, and a high‑performing team.

The role emphasizes driving sales, controlling costs, and ensuring adherence to brand standards in a fast-paced environment. Great leadership and communication skills are essential for success and career growth within the brand.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• 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.
• Empower supervisors and team members to grow, succeed, and advance.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and hospitality at all times.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.
• Support financial goals through strong execution, planning, and follow-through.
• Protect company assets and ensure proper cash handling and inventory controls.
• Represent Applebee’s in the local community.
• Support local restaurant marketing and promotions.
• Build strong relationships with guests, vendors, and team members

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People management

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a neighborhood dining concept with a focus on guest satisfaction, quality food, and a high‑performing team.

The role emphasizes driving sales, controlling costs, and ensuring adherence to brand standards in a fast-paced environment. Great leadership and communication skills are essential for success and career growth within the brand.