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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    4 hours ago
    $66300–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Fresh Meadows, Queens

    Position & Perks: 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 Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications: • 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience, • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, • 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.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    1 month ago
    $75000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    West Hempstead

    We’re opening a new neighborhood coffee shop with a brand-new kitchen and equipment. we’re looking for a Chef who wants to build something from the ground up.This is more than a cooking job. You’ll be leading and shaping our entire back-of-house operation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating unique and delicious specials, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for training staff, and ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed. Responsibilities: • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen., • Overseeing all back-of-house operations; Setting up kitchen systems, prep workflows, and standards, • Ensure that all food is prepared according to health and safety standards., • Ensuring quality, consistency, and cleanliness, • Ordering, inventory, and food cost control, • Hiring, training, and leading kitchen staff as we grow., • Collaborating directly with ownership on menu development and growth plans. What We’re Looking For • Proven kitchen experience (breakfast, brunch, or sandwich concepts preferred), • Strong organizational and leadership skills, • Someone motivated to grow with the business long-term, • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative, • Passion for simple, high-quality food done right, • Experience opening or building a kitchen is a big plus., • Must be a team player and a clean worker, • Must have a positive attitude Why This Opportunity Is Different • Brand-new kitchen & equipment, • Real creative input and leadership, • Opportunity to grow compensation as the business grows, • Health insurance and 401k planned as the company expands, • A chance to help shape a neighborhood staple from day one

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