What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager position at Applebee's?
Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Management Career | Competitive Salary | Bonus Potential | Benefits | $51K-$75K
Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers to lead restaurant operations, develop team members, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive business results.
If you’re an experienced restaurant manager, assistant manager, general manager, or hospitality leader looking for an opportunity to grow, Applebee’s offers a structured environment with opportunities for advancement.
Pay & Benefits
- $51,000–$75,000/year
- Bonus eligibility
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Employee meals and discounts
- Career advancement opportunities
What You’ll Do
As a Restaurant Manager, you will:
- Lead and develop FOH and BOH restaurant teams
- Oversee daily restaurant operations
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Train, coach, and develop team members
- Manage staffing and labor
- Monitor sales and restaurant performance
- Maintain food quality and safety standards
- Manage inventory and control costs
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Build a positive and productive restaurant culture
- Partner with leadership to achieve business goals
Why Build Your Career at Applebee’s?
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
- Benefits and PTO
- Clear career advancement path
- Leadership development
- Supportive management team
- Opportunities across multiple restaurant locations
- Employee meals and discounts
- Opportunity to build and develop a restaurant team
Our Culture
At Big River Restaurants, we believe our success starts with our people.
Our five values are:
Passion – We have fun while striving for excellence.
Integrity – We do what's right.
Connect – We build strong connections.
Respect – We value different perspectives.
Own It – We take ownership of our actions, impact, and results.
Our team is empowered to succeed, recognized for success, and encouraged to exceed expectations.
Benefits & Perks
• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Health insurance options
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave/PTO
• Employee meals and discounts
• Leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities
Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position and location.
What We’re Looking For
• Previous restaurant management or leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to coach and develop team members
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong guest-service mindset
• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor, food safety, and inventory
• Comfortable leading teams across multiple dayparts
• Reliable and results-oriented leadership style
Ready to take the next step in your restaurant management career? Apply today.
Also known as: Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, AGM, General Manager, Hospitality Manager, Food Service Manager.
About Big River Restaurants
Big River Restaurants owns and operates 36 Applebee’s restaurants across the Greater St. Louis and Louisiana areas. Our mission is to empower our people, recognize success, and exceed our own expectations and those of our guests.
Important: You are applying for employment with a franchisee of Applebee’s, not Applebee’s corporate or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer. Franchisees are independent business owners and establish their own wage and benefit programs, which may vary by franchisee and location.
Salary : $51,000 - $75,000