Applebee's Assistant Manager- Lakewood- $65-75K- 2104019

Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

employee discount

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Flynn Applebee's is part of the Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator worldwide, managing seven premier brands across the restaurant and fitness industries. Flynn Group owns and operates a diverse portfolio of iconic, world-class brands including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. The organization prides itself on its commitment to excellence and adherence to core values centered on genuine care for people, competitive spirit, and teamwork, fostering an environment where both employees and guests can thrive. Flynn Applebee's continues this legacy by delivering consistent, high-quality dining experiences through dedicated leadership and passionate teams.

The Applebee's Assistant Manager role is a full-time position paying between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, with a strong emphasis on customer service, team leadership, and operational excellence. This position involves direct engagement in all facets of restaurant operations, focusing on creating memorable guest experiences while supporting and motivating staff. Assistant Managers are expected to lead by example, demonstrating problem-solving capabilities, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a genuine passion for customer service. Responsibilities range from ensuring compliance with company standards for service and sanitation to managing inventory, scheduling, and staff development. The role requires a hands-on approach, with the Assistant Manager stepping into various restaurant positions as needed, including cooking, bartending, and seating guests. This position offers an opportunity for growth and development through Flynn's Management Development Program, which provides continuous leadership training and skill enhancement.

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 2-3 years of restaurant management experience and preferably hold Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications. Physical requirements include the ability to work various shifts, including weekends, stand for extended periods, lift items up to 50 pounds, and maintain dexterity for use of small tools and equipment. Flynn Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, paid time off, employee discounts, flexible scheduling, and paid training. This position represents a prime opportunity for motivated hospitality professionals seeking to advance their careers within a robust and supportive franchise system dedicated to excellence in service and leadership.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years restaurant management experience
Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications preferred
ability to work various shifts including weekends
capability to stand and move actively for up to ten hours
ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
valid driver's license required
strong reading and writing skills
manual dexterity for handling small tools and equipment

Job Qualifications

At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
ability to lead and motivate a team
strong problem-solving skills
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
ability to handle high-pressure situations
experience with scheduling and inventory management
Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications a plus
commitment to company core values
proficiency in store-related technology
leadership development through continuous learning

Job Duties

Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established objectives of the unit
cultivates a culture in accordance with Flynn Applebee's core values and beliefs
ensures the immediate response and correction of all verbal guest complaints to self and staff
ensures guest contact as a priority with completion of required table visits established by Flynn Applebee's standards
maintains departmental inventory levels
ensures product preparation and presentation uncompromisingly meeting company standards by performing line checks
effectively schedules employees to meet sales demands
maintains effective safety and security programs
promotes and leads restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation
performs routine maintenance and immediately reports to the General Manager/Area Director of needed repairs
promotes quality recruitment and referrals of potential team member and management candidates
promotes Flynn | Applebee's training procedures for new managers
helps maintain a trained staff through effective use of employment orientation, individual training sessions, employee meetings and implementation of company policy and training systems
participates in the constant development of employees using One-on-One and performance documentation, and contributes to the completion of written evaluations
assesses the efficiency of employees, provides fair feedback on a regular basis, and continuously works with employees on their areas of development
monitors acceptable employee performance and documents situations that require or could lead to disciplinary or corrective action
assures compliance with company policies, practices and procedures
responsible for controlling cost in assigned department
compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines
drives bi-weekly / weekly food and liquor inventories at the AD/GM's request and is accountable for completion
responsible for preparing and submitting accurate daily paperwork
assures sanitation standards meet or exceed Health Department and Flynn Applebee's standards
provides a role model for managers and employees
develops self on all store related technology
must be willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member position as needed when in a restaurant. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies