Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager - Applebee’s

Pay Range : $45,000 - $48,000

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family.

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

In Applebee’s, we’re known as Legacy Apple. Applebee’s has become synonymous with the neighborhood, which inspires us to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, not just a great place to eat.

Whether we’re helping save a high school prom, or raising money for children battling cancer, we’ve given over $5 million to strengthen the lives and relationships in our communities.

Our guiding value is Be a Good Neighbor .

Role : Kitchen Manager

If you’re looking for a management opportunity where you can add a touch of magic to everything you do, and you have 2+ years of current full service restaurant manager experience, we would like to hear from you! Must be at least 21 years of age.

Key Competencies

People-first Orientation

Developing Talent

Guest Service

Interpersonal Influence

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Execution of Brand Mindsets and Standards

Leading by Example

Operations Knowledge and Analysis

Planning, Executing and Results Orientation

Managing Performance

Staffing and Development

Managing Relationships

Passion for Serving Others

Integrity and Personal Ownership

Self Management

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma

No minimum level of professional certification

Previous kitchen management experience in a casual dining restaurant

Minimum one (1) years of experience in a supervisory role

Able to make decisions

Able to identify and resolve problems

Able to guide, direct, and motivate staff

Able to plan and prioritize tasks

Able to teach and train staff

Able to monitor processes, materials, and resources

Able to operate, repair, and maintain equipment

Able to perform administrative tasks

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and regulations

Able to deal with confidential information and / or issues using discretion and good judgment

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Able to work and verbally communicate effectively with other team members

Able to engage the public in a positive manner

Able and willing to work with others as a team

Able to reach and bend and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

Able to exert fast-paced mobility between the dining room and kitchen for periods of up to 6 hours

Able to work in a standing position for long periods of up to 6 hours in length

Able to perform repetitive tasks with little or no break

Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials

Able to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends

Able to travel quarterly intervals to required management meetings and or training sessions

Key Performance Indicators

Your Own Leadership Health / Effectiveness

Hospitality Team Health / Effectiveness

Overall Health of the Restaurant Culture

Sales Growth

Traffic / Covers Change

Avg. Check / Counts Per Cover

COS - Total Var

COL - Service Productivity

Guest Feedback

Avg. Expo Time

Direct Reports : Hospitality supervisors, trainers, bartenders, servers, hosts

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.