Applebee's Restaurant Manager Queens Center Mall

About the role

Bring your leadership, passion, and drive to the table. Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers who are ready to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and team members feel at home. Whether you’re an experienced Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Kitchen Manager, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a brand rooted in community, teamwork, and opportunity. At Applebee’s, our managers don’t just run restaurants—they lead people, drive results, and set the tone for unforgettable guest experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid, on-the-job leadership training
• Dining perks across all our brands
• Discounts with partner brands (Verizon, Dell, gyms, and more)
• Real advancement and long-term career growth opportunities
• WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Restaurant & Operational Leadership: 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 all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• People & Culture: Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams; Lead with a people-first mindset, creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment; Empower supervisors and team members to grow, succeed, and advance; Model professionalism, integrity, and hospitality at all times.
• Business & Financial Accountability: Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses; Support financial goals through strong execution, planning, and follow-through; Protect company assets and ensure proper cash handling and inventory controls.
• Community & Brand Engagement: Represent Applebee’s in the local community; Support local restaurant marketing and promotions; Build strong relationships with guests, vendors, and team members.

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)