Applebee's Restaurant Manager Garfield NJ
Applebee's
Garfield, New Jersey
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 the Company
Applebee's
It's a whole new Neighborhood and a new career for you at Applebee’s. Put your passion for service, commitment to excellence and unrelenting drive for success to work for one of the most successful restaurant chains in the industry. An exciting opportunity currently exists to join our team as a Manager. We want our success story to be your success story.
Do you have what it takes?
Applebee's Managers are responsible for building and leading a talented team of Hourly Team Members to deliver a memorable guest experience, serve the community, and grow sales and profitability. It's a challenging job with countless rewards.
Our Ideal Candidate
Will live our Core Values; Integrity, Connect, Own It, Respect, and Passion
And deliver our mission: Our Team empowers our people, we recognize our success, we will exceed our expectations and those our guest.
Benefits:
Work – Life Balance
Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Milestone Anniversary Gifts
Growth and Development
Annual GM Conference
Who are we:
Although we operate under the Applebee’s name, we are a much closer family. Big River Restaurants is an Applebee’s franchisee that owns and operates 41 Applebee’s across Missouri, Illinois, and Louisiana. We believe in work-life balance, and creating an atmosphere that encourages community, fun, and hard work.