Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Doherty Enterprises; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)

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

WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Applebee's in Town of Smithtown, New York. The ideal candidate will have 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, driving sales, and developing high-performing teams. We offer competitive pay, health care benefits, flexible scheduling, and real advancement opportunities. Join us and lead a team to success while fostering community engagement.

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 focusing on guest satisfaction.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.
• Represent Applebee's in the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Applebee's in Town of Smithtown, New York. The ideal candidate will have 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, driving sales, and developing high-performing teams. We offer competitive pay, health care benefits, flexible scheduling, and real advancement opportunities. Join us and lead a team to success while fostering community engagement.