Kitchen Manager

Applebee's is a leading casual dining restaurant chain known for providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with high-quality, made-from-scratch food. Established as a prominent player in the restaurant industry, Applebee's focuses on delivering a balance between work and personal life for its associates, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters growth, development, and job satisfaction. With locations nationwide, Applebee's prides itself on promoting an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and the unique strengths of every team member to build a collaborative and thriving workplace.

As a Kitchen Manager at Applebee's, you will oversee all back-of-house operations to ensure the smooth and efficient running of kitchen activities. Your role is critical in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions, implementing effective purchasing and cost control strategies, and ensuring that all food is prepared to company standards and specifications. You will lead by example, offering coaching and feedback to develop your team and foster a positive working environment. This position not only requires hands-on involvement in food preparation but also involves administrative duties, including accounting and adhering to company policies.

The Kitchen Manager plays a key leadership role, providing vision and direction to hourly associates while supporting Applebee's commitment to excellence in service and food quality. The role demands a proactive approach to managing resources and people, aiming to meet operational goals and deliver an exceptional dining experience. Applebee's offers extensive and detailed paid training to equip you with the skills needed for success. Additionally, the company values real advancement opportunities, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow their careers within the hospitality industry.

Working hours at Applebee’s are flexible, designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The company offers a competitive pay structure accompanied by an attractive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, and more. Applebee's is committed to equal opportunity employment and follows all Ban the Box and Fair Chance Hiring guidelines ensuring a fair and respectful hiring process for all candidates.

Applebee's seeks candidates with prior experience in restaurant or hospitality management, ideally with 2-3 years in supervisory or managerial roles such as kitchen manager, back-of-house manager, general manager, shift lead, or district manager. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma or equivalent and holds valid certifications related to responsible alcohol service and food safety as required by state law. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and move actively for up to 12 hours and the capability to lift between 25 to 50 pounds. Reliability and a valid driver’s license are also essential to fulfilling this role.

If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, and delivering exceptional food quality, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a reputable company that values its people and their development. Applebee's invites you to become part of a team that celebrates diversity and dedication, helping you to reach your full potential while contributing to an industry leader's success.