Area Director

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar


Date: 1 day ago
City: Valdosta, GA
Contract type: Full time
NRP has been an Applebee’s franchisee for over 30 years, operating 65+ restaurants across Southern Georgia, Southern Alabama, and Florida’s Panhandle, greater Tampa Bay & Orlando areas, and the Space Coast. We’re committed to diversity, quality, and creating memorable experiences for our Guests - and a place to belong for our Team Members.

Position Overview

As an Area Director, you’ll own the performance of 6 to 7 Applebee’s restaurants, leading 18 to 23 managers and 150 to 250+ team members. You’ll ensure brand standards, drive profitability, develop talent, and foster a guest-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational & Financial Leadership: Manage regional P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls to meet sales and profitability goals.
  • Team Development: Recruit, coach, and mentor General Managers and Assistant Managers to build a strong leadership bench.
  • Brand & Service Quality: Ensure consistent delivery of Applebee’s standards through regular audits and training on health, safety, and sanitation.
  • Guest Experience: Monitor feedback, resolve escalated concerns, and implement service improvements.
  • Local Marketing: Analyze market trends and competitive activity to plan targeted promotions and community outreach.
  • Hands On Support: Be ready to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for 8 - 10 hours, and travel frequently across your region.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of current multi-unit, full-service restaurant management
  • 3 to 5+ years of casual-dining General Manager experience
  • Strong integrity and passion for hospitality
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent
  • Enthusiasm for fast-paced problem solving and on-the-go decision making
  • Willingness to travel regularly

Benefits

  • Vacation: 1 week after 6 months; up to 4 weeks after 5 years
  • Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan
  • Holidays: Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
  • Perks: Corporate discounts (Apple, Carnival, Sprint, Dell, AMC, etc.)
  • Incentives: Monthly bonus program for Kitchen Managers, General Managers & above

Equal Opportunity Employer

Companies operating restaurants in the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar system, including Applebee's Services, Inc., and its various franchisees, are equal opportunity employers. Neither the information contained on this web page nor the application you might submit as a result of information displayed on this page, guarantees employment, an interview for employment, employment at a particular location, or a right to employment benefits. We are a drug free workplace.

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