Restaurant Manager — Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Doherty Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing leadership development

Employee dining discounts

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking experienced Restaurant Managers to lead the day‑to‑day operations across multiple Long Island brands, including Panera Bread, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, and JINYA Ramen Bar. You’ll coach teams, optimize guest experiences, and drive sales while maintaining brand standards.

We offer a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), paid vacation, and clear pathways for career growth across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Qualifications

• Current restaurant management experience.
• Lead by example and inspire their teams.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Build strong, engaged teams.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing hourly team members to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Supporting recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of new team members.
• Managing daily operations, including food quality, cleanliness, safety, and execution.
• Monitoring labor, food cost, sales, and other key performance metrics.
• Ensuring company standards and operational procedures are consistently followed.
• Motivating your team to achieve restaurant goals while creating a positive work environment.
• Delivering an outstanding guest experience and resolving guest concerns with professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Guest experience

Hiring & training

Operations management

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is seeking experienced Restaurant Managers to lead the day‑to‑day operations across multiple Long Island brands, including Panera Bread, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, and JINYA Ramen Bar. You’ll coach teams, optimize guest experiences, and drive sales while maintaining brand standards.

We offer a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), paid vacation, and clear pathways for career growth across Nassau and Suffolk counties.