MANAGER

Applebee's is one of the largest casual dining concepts where we build connections in our community by bringing energy, excitement, and fun to our restaurants. We are proud to create and serve our neighbors with delicious food and beverages they love.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage in all aspects of the day‑to‑day operations at the restaurant.
• Build and maintain a strong team that possesses a "Guest First" mentality.
• Grow top sales by delivering exceptional service to neighborhood guests.
• Oversee food preparation, safety, and quality of all food.
• Effectively interact with guests, manage the dining room, and answer guest inquiries and complaints.
• Motivate and direct team members to exceed customer expectations with fast, accurate, friendly service in a clean environment.
• Assume full accountability for the restaurant profit and loss management by following marketing, cash, inventory, labor, and food cost procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pass the company's background process.
• Have a clear driving record and proof of insurance.
• Must be able to obtain a ServSafe and Seller/Server alcohol certifications.
• Previous restaurant management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate a point of sale (POS) terminal.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Willingness to accomplish all restaurant tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to resolve guest issues with tact.
• Ability to work flexible hours, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Professional personal appearance with no visible tattoos.
• Ability to interact productively with co‑workers and function well in a team environment.

Benefits

• Great benefits.
• Competitive salaries and bonus plans.
• Excellent benefit package (health, dental and vision insurance, generous vacation, 401(k), short‑term disability, etc.).
• College tuition reimbursement plan.