Applebee's Restaurant Manager Phillipsburg NJ
Phillipsburg, NJ
Posted 5 months ago
Job Description
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
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
- 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.
About Doherty Enterprises Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 150 restaurants in New Jersey & New York, including six restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, JINYA Ramen Bar and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 14 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey. Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 70th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 24th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,000 people and donated over $5.5 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).
Salaries
Posted range
$58K/yr – $80K/yr
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