Restaurant Assistant Manager

About This Role

This role involves overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of guest experience and operational excellence. The Assistant Manager will lead and develop a team, contribute to financial performance, and maintain a positive work environment in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain restaurant cleanliness, adhering to safety and security protocols, and ensuring proper food preparation and presentation
• Ensure guests have a positive dining experience by addressing complaints, providing timely and friendly service, and actively engaging with customers
• Supervise, train, and develop team members to ensure they deliver excellent service and meet Applebee's standards
• Assist with inventory management, cost control, and maximizing profitability
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve daily goals, manage schedules, and maintain a positive work environment
• Recruit, onboard, and train new employees, and provide opportunities for growth
• Serve as a point of contact for staff, vendors, and other internal teams

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of supervisory experience in casual dining preferred
• Experience teaching and training staff preferred
• Strong personal and professional integrity
• Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and good judgment
• Passion to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to solve problems on the go
• Passion for hospitality and interacting with guests
• Sense to be "hands on" when needed
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• A passion for food service and providing guests’ exceptional service
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, counter height to shoulder height, across the restaurant

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Plan (based on performance)
• 401K Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement

About the Company

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment.