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120 Applebees District Manager Jobs Hiring Near You
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
Restaurant District Manager
South Bend, IN · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
South Bend, IN · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Richmond, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Richmond, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
District Manager
MS · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
District Manager
MS · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
Restaurant District Manager
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Whitestown, IN · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Whitestown, IN · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Columbia, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Columbia, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
District Manager
MS · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
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District Manager
MS · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
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The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
District Manager
NE · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
District Manager
NE · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
Restaurant District Manager
Decatur, IL · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Decatur, IL · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
District Manager
MS · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
District Manager
MS · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
District Manager
NE · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
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District Manager
NE · Remote
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their ...
Restaurant District Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Mechanicsville, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Mechanicsville, VA · On-site
$80K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Peoria, IL · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
Peoria, IL · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
O Fallon, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Restaurant District Manager
O Fallon, MO · On-site
$85K/yr
The Restaurant District Manager will play a key role in providing multi-unit leadership to ... Conducts high impact visits to the restaurants to observe all areas of operations and evaluate the ...
Applebee's Restaurants Jobs Information
Do workers at Applebee's get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does Applebee's pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
At Applebee's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Applebee's?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
83% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
83% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Applebee's?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
79% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
79% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Applebee's affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Applebee's?
Some people get paid time off from work.
59% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
59% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
- 66% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers at Applebee's worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
43% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
43% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Applebee's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it for Applebee's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Applebee's?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Applebee's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
74% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do jobs at Applebee's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Applebee's?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
52% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
52% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Is a Applebee's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at Applebee's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
47% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
47% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Applebee's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Applebee's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
42% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
42% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Applebee's?
Most people feel stressed here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Applebee's enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Applebee's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Applebee's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Applebee's?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people think Applebee's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Applebee's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
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Fourteen Foods rating
4.1
Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
102nd of 107 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
Position Overview:
The Restaurant District Manager oversees multiple Dairy Queen restaurant locations within a designated region. The District Manager is responsible for ensuring that all locations within their assigned district meet or exceed company standards in terms of customer service, quality of products, and profitability. The District Manager manages and supervises restaurant managers and staff, ensuring that they are properly trained and executing their duties effectively.
District Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or hospitality management, or 4 years additional relevant experience.
- 2+ years in a multi-unit food service management role.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Possession of Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification (where required).
- Strong understanding of the quick service restaurant industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Required Travel: up to 75% of the time.
- Flexible availability based on business demands, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- For internal candidates, individual must be a current District Training Specialist in good standing with the organization.
Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your overall well-being, including health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), flexible spending accounts, a variety of voluntary insurance options, food and shoe discounts, identity theft protection, daily pay, tuition reimbursement, anniversary recognition, an employee referral program, and bereavement leave.
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