Kitchen Manager Hawthorne NY
Applebee's
Hawthorne, New York
Applebee’s is hiring Kitchen Managers who take pride in great food, strong execution, and leading winning teams. As Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee back-of-house operations, support food quality and safety, and help create the welcoming neighborhood experience Applebee’s is known for.
This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, staying organized, and keeping the kitchen running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive management pay (based on experience)
- Quarterly bonus opportunity
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid, on-the-job leadership and culinary training
- Meal discounts and dining perks
- Real advancement and career growth opportunities
- WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program
What You’ll Do
Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, quality, and consistency. Train, coach, and develop BOH team members, ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met, manage inventory and food costs, maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment, and partner with restaurant leadership to deliver a great guest experience every shift.
Qualifications:
- 1–3+ years of kitchen leadership or restaurant management experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Apply today and lead the kitchen that serves up great food and good times 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.