At Applebee’s, we believe in delivering a fun, welcoming and high-energy experience for our guests. Our kitchen is the heart of that experience—making great food, ensuring quality service, and empowering our team to thrive. If you’re a proactive, hands-on leader with a passion for food and hospitality, you belong here.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. You’ll lead the culinary team, maintain food quality to Applebee’s standards, manage cost controls, and support guest satisfaction through excellent operational execution.

• Competitive Pay - $65,000 - $78,000 yearly
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for you and your family
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off
• Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!

• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen staff (line cooks, prep cooks, dish team, etc.) to consistently deliver high quality food.

• Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards in compliance with local health regulations.

• Oversee food preparation, portioning, plating and presentation to ensure it meets menu specifications and consistency.

• Manage food ordering, inventory control, waste reduction and cost of goods in alignment with budget goals.

• Create, adjust and monitor kitchen schedules and labor allocation to ensure efficient staffing.

• Assist in menu implementation, recipe adherence, product knowledge, and training of new menu items.

• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure seamless guest experience, timely delivery and service flow.

• Resolve kitchen operational issues, maintain equipment functionality, and escalate maintenance needs as required.

• Uphold company policies and procedures, participate in team meetings, and foster a positive, inclusive culture.

We're Looking For

• At least 1-3 years restaurant management experience in a full-service restaurant or hospitality environment.
• A Passion for the food service industry and MUST be a People First Person.
• High schood dipolma or equivalent required; culinary or hospitality degree a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills; ability to develop and retain talent.
• Strong knowledge of food saftey regulations and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications is a plus but we do provide training for it
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and stand/walk for extended periods; capable of lifting 25-50 lbs as needed.