Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
employee discount
flexible schedule
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid training
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began its journey in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the course of more than two decades, Flynn Group expanded significantly, growing through both the development of new stores and the strategic acquisition of other franchise operators. Today, Flynn Group holds the distinction of being the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world, overseeing over 460 Applebee's restaurants spread across 24 states. This expansive growth is the result of a solid business foundation and a commitment to operational excellence, strong leadership, and community engagement. Flynn Group's success has allowed it to diversify into a variety of brands and industries, encompassing a wide range of restaurant concepts and fitness centers across the United States and beyond.
Flynn Applebee's is a significant part of Flynn Group's family of premier brands, which currently includes seven distinct and highly regarded names in the franchise sector. These include Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Through this diverse portfolio, Flynn Group aims to be the premier operator in each of these brands by emphasizing its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These guiding principles foster a supportive and competitive culture focused on teamwork, quality service, and continuous improvement.
The position of Applebee's Assistant Manager is a dynamic and influential role that involves comprehensive oversight of daily restaurant operations. As an Assistant Manager, the individual will play a crucial role in inspiring both guests and team members to deliver and experience exceptional service every day. This leadership position demands a strong team player who excels in problem-solving, thrives under pressure, and can maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency. The role offers not only the opportunity to develop managerial skills but also promises an engaging work environment where hard work is balanced with a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.
The Assistant Manager in Flynn Applebee's is responsible for fostering a customer-first culture, ensuring timely and friendly service in compliance with company standards. This includes managing guest complaints swiftly and effectively and maintaining regular guest interactions to uphold quality service standards. The position also involves staffing duties such as scheduling to meet fluctuating sales demands, coaching and developing team members through training and ongoing performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Inventory management, cost control, and maintenance are integral components of this role. The Assistant Manager must oversee inventory levels, product preparation, restaurant cleanliness, and facility maintenance, promptly addressing any issues that arise. Additionally, the role requires active participation in recruiting qualified staff and supporting their professional growth through the Flynn Applebee's training programs. The position demands versatility, as the manager may need to work in various restaurant roles, from line cooking to bartending, to ensure smooth operations.
This is a full-time, in-person position offering a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Flynn Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and paid training. Flynn Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities through all stages of employment. The company also emphasizes personal development and leadership growth through its Management Development Program, making this role an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance their careers in restaurant management within a leading and expanding franchise organization.
Flynn Applebee's is a significant part of Flynn Group's family of premier brands, which currently includes seven distinct and highly regarded names in the franchise sector. These include Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Through this diverse portfolio, Flynn Group aims to be the premier operator in each of these brands by emphasizing its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These guiding principles foster a supportive and competitive culture focused on teamwork, quality service, and continuous improvement.
The position of Applebee's Assistant Manager is a dynamic and influential role that involves comprehensive oversight of daily restaurant operations. As an Assistant Manager, the individual will play a crucial role in inspiring both guests and team members to deliver and experience exceptional service every day. This leadership position demands a strong team player who excels in problem-solving, thrives under pressure, and can maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency. The role offers not only the opportunity to develop managerial skills but also promises an engaging work environment where hard work is balanced with a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.
The Assistant Manager in Flynn Applebee's is responsible for fostering a customer-first culture, ensuring timely and friendly service in compliance with company standards. This includes managing guest complaints swiftly and effectively and maintaining regular guest interactions to uphold quality service standards. The position also involves staffing duties such as scheduling to meet fluctuating sales demands, coaching and developing team members through training and ongoing performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Inventory management, cost control, and maintenance are integral components of this role. The Assistant Manager must oversee inventory levels, product preparation, restaurant cleanliness, and facility maintenance, promptly addressing any issues that arise. Additionally, the role requires active participation in recruiting qualified staff and supporting their professional growth through the Flynn Applebee's training programs. The position demands versatility, as the manager may need to work in various restaurant roles, from line cooking to bartending, to ensure smooth operations.
This is a full-time, in-person position offering a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Flynn Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and paid training. Flynn Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities through all stages of employment. The company also emphasizes personal development and leadership growth through its Management Development Program, making this role an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance their careers in restaurant management within a leading and expanding franchise organization.
Job Requirements
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications are a plus
- Must have the ability to work various shifts ranging in hours, including weekends
- Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten hours in length
- Ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds in weight
- Ability to read and write to facilitate communication
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
Job Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications are a plus
Job Duties
- Ensures timely, friendly service according to company guidelines, achieving established objectives of the unit
- cultivates a culture in accordance with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card of our 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, including cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
- uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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