Thrive Restaurant Group is looking for our next General Manager to lead our innovative dual-branded Applebee's/IHOP restaurant and help create exceptional experiences for our guests, Team Members, and the communities we serve.
Our dual-branded restaurants bring together two iconic brands under one roof, offering guests an expanded menu and a unique all-day dining experience—from breakfast favorites to neighborhood grill classics. This innovative concept creates an exciting, fast-paced environment where leaders have the opportunity to inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and deliver outstanding hospitality across two beloved restaurant brands.
For more than 50 years, Thrive Restaurant Group has believed that work should be more than a job—it should be an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. We want work to be an experience that encourages you to become your best natural self while helping others do the same. Our goal is to develop people-centered leaders equipped with the business knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to make a difference both inside and outside the restaurant.
We believe that everybody matters, wants to make a difference, and deserves the opportunity to flourish. That belief shapes how we lead our teams, serve our guests, and invest in our communities every day.
Opportunity for career growth and leadership development.
Generous paid time off.
Free shift meals and Team Member dining discounts.
Comprehensive health insurance benefits, with select plans 100% company paid.
401(k) with company matching contributions.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for Managers and their families, including reduced-cost evaluations and complimentary virtual therapy sessions.
Relocation Assistance Program for eligible candidates.
The opportunity to lead a unique dual-branded restaurant while developing high-performing teams and future leaders.
Two to three or more years of General Manager experience in a casual dining or full-service restaurant environment preferred.
Five or more years of full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
Proven success in recruiting, coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
Experience teaching, mentoring, and training Team Members and restaurant leaders.
Strong operational, financial, and business acumen, including labor, food cost, inventory, and profitability management.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest and Team Member experiences.
Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina locations participate in E-Verify as required by state law.
Background checks are required for all management-level positions.