Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Grow Guest Experience

Doherty Enterprises; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

On-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across brands

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Applebee’s in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will oversee team performance, training, and service standards while ensuring profitable operations in a busy, community-focused setting.

This role emphasizes people-first leadership, coaching, and maintaining high-quality food and beverage experiences, with opportunities for advancement within the Applebee’s family.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• People-first mindset and guest-focused service ethos.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

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 health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

People management

Education

ServSafe Certification (Food & Alcohol)

Job description

Applebee’s in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will oversee team performance, training, and service standards while ensuring profitable operations in a busy, community-focused setting.

This role emphasizes people-first leadership, coaching, and maintaining high-quality food and beverage experiences, with opportunities for advancement within the Applebee’s family.