Deana joined the Doherty team in October 2000. She is a long-term manager who has been an integral part of numerous teams on Long Island including Applebee’s Bellmore and Applebee’s New Hyde Park. Deana was part of the opening team for Applebee’s Elmont in 2011 and has been there ever since.

Deana’s determination and attention to details have been a huge part of growing Elmont in sales and overall metrics across the board. Most recently, the Elmont team scored a 100% in hourly training during their recent SPA. Deana is a bearer of standards and steadfast in her expectations of execution and staff performance. She’s also very active in the local community and you can always count on her for great looking, festive and inviting restaurant decorations. Deana constantly leads by example and embodies our six words.

Please join us on congratulating Deana on her promotion to General Manager! We wish her continued success!