Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Guest Experience

Applebee's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Paid time off

Employee meals and discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid leave/PTO

Job summary

Applebee’s in Missouri is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, develop staff, and ensure outstanding guest experiences across daily restaurant activities.

The role emphasizes staffing, cost control, food safety, and delivering results within a competitive hospitality environment. Strong leadership and continuous improvement are required for career growth within the Applebee’s franchise.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a restaurant or leadership role.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to coach and develop team members in a fast-paced setting.

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

Experience management

Leadership skills

Communication

Coaching

Multi-tasking

Guest-service mindset

Operations understanding

Labor management

Food safety

Inventory control

Compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Applebee’s in Missouri is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, develop staff, and ensure outstanding guest experiences across daily restaurant activities.

The role emphasizes staffing, cost control, food safety, and delivering results within a competitive hospitality environment. Strong leadership and continuous improvement are required for career growth within the Applebee’s franchise.