Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Guest Experience

Harri; Waterloo (IL); 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

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive business results.

Big River Restaurants, the franchisee behind 36 Applebee’s locations in the Greater St. Louis and Louisiana areas, offers a clear career path with competitive pay, bonus eligibility, benefits, and opportunities to build and develop a high-performing restaurant team.

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

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Operations management

Guest service

Inventory control

Job description

Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive business results.

Big River Restaurants, the franchisee behind 36 Applebee’s locations in the Greater St. Louis and Louisiana areas, offers a clear career path with competitive pay, bonus eligibility, benefits, and opportunities to build and develop a high-performing restaurant team.