Area Director
- Pay
- $80,000 – $95,000 per year
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Based in Pasadena, California, 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.
Job Location Type
Field
- About Us
At Applebee's, we believe in delivering excellence through a people-first leadership approach. We are committed to driving business growth, enhancing team culture, and fostering a guest-focused environment. As an Area Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading multiple restaurants to operational and financial success while inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results.
Position Summary
The Area Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of 5 restaurants, ensuring exceptional guest experience, delivering consistent financial performance, and developing high-performing teams. This role is for a leader who is not only results-driven but also dedicated to nurturing a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Culture Development
- Foster a positive and inclusive culture that inspires teams to deliver exceptional guest service.
- Build a strong team environment by celebrating wins, identifying growth opportunities, and coaching managers to achieve their full potential.
- Serve as a role model of ethical and performance-based leadership.
- Operational Excellence
- Ensure operational consistency and adherence to Applebee's brand standards.
- Drive accountability for quality, cleanliness, speed, and hospitality in every location.
- People Development
- Train and retain top talent at the manager level to create staffed, high-functioning teams.
- Develop General Managers into impactful leaders through coaching and hands-on mentorship.
- Financial Management
- Achieve or exceed financial goals by driving top-line growth and managing controllable expenses.
- Analyze financial reports to identify trends and implement strategies for improvement.
- Community Engagement
- Strengthen community ties by driving involvement in local events and charitable initiatives.
- Represent the brand in the community, ensuring Applebee's is viewed as a valued partner.
- Target base salary $80k-$95k depending on experience
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years in multi-unit leadership roles in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
- Proven track record of achieving operational, financial, and people-related goals.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire teams through servant leadership and a growth mindset.
- Strong business acumen with a focus on cost controls, sales building, and profitability.
- Experience in training and development, with a passion for mentoring future leaders.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic, people-first organization.
- The chance to impact lives, drive success, and leave a lasting legacy in the Applebee's team.
- Join Us!
- If you are a passionate leader with a commitment to excellence and a desire to build teams that thrive, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your journey with Applebee's!
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Dine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.
Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: implement brand standards such as food safety at all restaurants for a uniform guest experience; physically inspect restaurant premises belonging to franchisees; and facilitate frequent and close interactions with franchisees, franchisee employees, guests, and other third parties.
For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice.
From Dine Brands Global's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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