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Doherty Enterprises

Runs multi-brand restaurant franchises and original concepts

General Repair Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 9/24/27
$26
Entry
Allendale, NJ, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools, including powered saws, hammers, and rulers.
  • Thorough understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams while managing a team of workers and multiple projects.
  • Basic math skills, including calculating volume and measuring materials to be cut.
  • Must have own hand tools; power and specialty tools will be supplied.
  • Able to complete computer and administrative work accurately and efficiently.
  • Competent in dealing with emergency situations.
  • Able to multitask and manage time efficiently.
  • Able to plan, prioritize, and execute daily tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Must maintain the vehicle in an organized and clean manner, drive safely, and obey traffic laws.
Responsibilities
  • Perform repairs on doors, windows, cabinetry, ceilings, and floors, including locks, hinges, tiles, and carpet.
  • Diagnose and repair plumbing fixtures such as faucets, toilets, urinals, sinks, and water supply lines.
  • Replace or repair electrical switches, receptacles, lines, plugs, light fixtures, and emergency lighting.
  • Conduct carpentry work, including fixing and assembling furniture and cabinetry hardware.
  • Patch drywall, repair fences, and perform painting and touch-ups throughout facilities.
  • Install, repair, or replace restroom fans, hand dryers, baby changing tables, and partitions.
  • Requisition, manage, and organize supplies and materials for maintenance projects.
  • Ensure workplace safety by mapping work sites and following safety procedures and construction best practices.
  • Communicate and coordinate with managers and team members regarding scheduling and work orders.
  • Record maintenance activities for accurate tracking and compliance.
  • Respond to emergency repair requests and resolve issues promptly.
  • Assist with miscellaneous facility and construction-related tasks as needed.

About the company

Doherty Enterprises runs restaurant locations and develops original dining concepts for guests across casual, fast-casual and specialty dining. Its teams manage kitchens and guest service at restaurant locations, while original concepts use menus and formats developed in-house. Guests purchase meals for dine-in, takeout and delivery through its restaurants and ordering channels, the core sales model across its food-service operations. The portfolio spans neighborhood grills, bakery cafes, quick-service burgers, Mexican dishes, Japanese ramen and Irish pub fare. Founded in 1985 with a group of Roy Rogers restaurants, Doherty Enterprises is headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Allendale, NJ

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Shared-brand openings add staff: Doherty's first Applebee's/IHOP east of the Mississippi opened in March 2026 with a larger team.
  • Queens expansion includes planned hiring: Doherty announced a Corona Wendy's for July 2026 and said it would create jobs.
  • Employees fund hardship support: by July 2026, WOW A Friend reported helping over 4,200 people with over $5.7 million.

What critics are saying

  • One worker flags limited hours: an April 2026 review reports low labor hours and turnover, without establishing company-wide conditions.
  • Marketing includes substantial field work: Doherty's Allendale manager role requires 50-75% field time and occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Franchisors control key brands: Doherty operates Applebee's and Panera under partner-brand rights.

What makes Doherty Enterprises unique

  • Original concepts give kitchens menu-development work: Doherty's Spuntino creates seasonal Italian small plates with nearby farms.
  • The operating footprint is concentrated: Doherty's restaurants cluster in New Jersey and New York.
  • The portfolio reaches beyond dining: Doherty operates Sola Salon Studios as a franchisee.

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