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Kitchen Manager

Potomac Family Dining Group dba Applebee's
Cumberland, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026

At Potomac Family Dining Group, we own and operate 31 Applebee’s Grill & Bar restaurants in four states. We are one of the 10 largest franchise groups in the Applebee’s system. We believe in our mission to make everyone’s day better by providing a personalized, fun, friendly and carefree dining experience.

Each Restaurant Manager will receive the below benefits:

  • Health/Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Period and Quarterly Bonus Plan
  • Employee Perks and Discounts Program
  • Instant Pay/Earned Wage Access
  • Referral Bonus
  • Shift Meal/Discounts
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K/401K Matching
  • Opportunities For Advancement

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of the restaurant
  • Manage Team Members & coordinate food orders
  • Order food supplies & kitchen equipment as needed
  • Trains & coaches Team Members on food safety, plating techniques, prep work & restaurant policies
  • Coordinate and supervise shifts, ensuring smooth execution and customer satisfaction
  • Interacts with guests when needed
  • Manage responsible service of alcohol
  • recruiting, interviewing & onboarding
  • Manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure proper food production and storage
  • Handle customer complaints and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager/Restaurant Manager in a similar establishment
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Conflict management abilities
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff, customers, and vendors
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food handling
  • Ability to manage a team & work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address issues that may arise during operations

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth within our organization.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for people & delivering operational excellence within the restaurant industry we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

  • Driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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