Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
employee discount
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
401(k)
Paid training
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn, began its journey in 1999 by acquiring eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the course of two decades, it expanded its operations by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, ultimately becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. Today, Flynn Group has a vast presence with over 460 Applebee's restaurants spanning across 24 states. This impressive growth is a testament to the group's strong foundation, dedication to quality, and commitment to operational excellence. Flynn Applebee's is one of the seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella. The Flynn Group itself is recognized as the world's largest franchise operator with a diverse portfolio featuring world-class brands such as Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. The company is deeply invested in excelling within each brand it operates by adhering to core values that emphasize genuine care for people, championing a competitive spirit, and fostering unity and teamwork.
As an Applebee's Assistant Manager within Flynn Group, you will play a critical role in the daily operations of the restaurant. This role involves much more than oversight — it demands leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to inspire both staff and guests alike. You will ensure that every guest encounter is a positive and memorable experience while supporting your team to work passion-driven and efficiently. The position requires a strong leader who can handle high-stress situations, direct staff effectively, and maintain the standards that embody the Flynn Applebee's culture. You will be engaged in varied responsibilities, from managing employee schedules, overseeing inventory, enforcing health and safety standards, to actively participating in customer service to resolve concerns promptly. This is a full-time role with competitive pay between $60,000 and $75,000 annually, offering not just a job but a chance to grow within a thriving and supportive company environment. The job requires physical stamina to handle different shifts, including weekends, and the ability to work on the floor in multiple capacities when needed, including cooking, bartending, or guest seating. Flynn Group invests in its employees through comprehensive training and development, ensuring continuous growth and career advancement. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to lead a dynamic restaurant team with integrity and passion, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a leading franchise operator respected for its commitment to excellence and employee development.
As an Applebee's Assistant Manager within Flynn Group, you will play a critical role in the daily operations of the restaurant. This role involves much more than oversight — it demands leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to inspire both staff and guests alike. You will ensure that every guest encounter is a positive and memorable experience while supporting your team to work passion-driven and efficiently. The position requires a strong leader who can handle high-stress situations, direct staff effectively, and maintain the standards that embody the Flynn Applebee's culture. You will be engaged in varied responsibilities, from managing employee schedules, overseeing inventory, enforcing health and safety standards, to actively participating in customer service to resolve concerns promptly. This is a full-time role with competitive pay between $60,000 and $75,000 annually, offering not just a job but a chance to grow within a thriving and supportive company environment. The job requires physical stamina to handle different shifts, including weekends, and the ability to work on the floor in multiple capacities when needed, including cooking, bartending, or guest seating. Flynn Group invests in its employees through comprehensive training and development, ensuring continuous growth and career advancement. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to lead a dynamic restaurant team with integrity and passion, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a leading franchise operator respected for its commitment to excellence and employee development.
Job Requirements
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- 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
- Ability to read and write to facilitate communication
- Possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
Job Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Serve Safe Food certification is a plus
- Serve Safe Alcohol certification is a plus
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent problem solver and effective communicator
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Ability to work various shifts including weekends
- Proficient in managing inventory and cost controls
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 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
- 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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