Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Middletown (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 all our brands

Discounts with partner brands

Real advancement and long-term career"

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Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Middletown, NJ seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a team and grow a community-focused business. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, uphold quality and service standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes people leadership, training, and financial accountability, with opportunities for advancement and a strong benefits package.

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.
• 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

Restaurant management

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People-first mindset

Fast-paced environment

ServSafe certification

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Middletown, NJ seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a team and grow a community-focused business. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, uphold quality and service standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes people leadership, training, and financial accountability, with opportunities for advancement and a strong benefits package.