Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Grow Revenue & Service

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Leadership training

Dining perks

Brand discounts

Career growth

Employee assistance

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and mentor a high-performing team in a neighborhood setting.

You’ll oversee food quality, service excellence, and adherence to standards while steering sales and profitability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers leadership development and a clear path toward advancement within the brand.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for hospitality with a people-first mindset.
• 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.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency in a high-volume setting.
• Ensure adherence to Applebee’s systems, standards and policies.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

People-first

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and mentor a high-performing team in a neighborhood setting.

You’ll oversee food quality, service excellence, and adherence to standards while steering sales and profitability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers leadership development and a clear path toward advancement within the brand.