Applebee's Restaurant Manager Phillipsburg NJ

Doherty Enterprises
Phillipsburg, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

What We Offer

  • 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

What You’ll Do

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)

If you’re ready to lead a neighborhood restaurant, grow your career, and make an impact every day, apply today to become a Restaurant Manager at Applebee’s .

Posted 2026-05-28

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