Kitchen Manager - Applebee’s

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.