Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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 8 Applebee's restaurants. Over two decades, Flynn Group has evolved from a small franchise operator into the largest Applebee's franchisee globally by continuously expanding through new store openings and strategic acquisitions of other franchise operators. Today, Flynn Group owns and operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants spanning 24 states, marking a significant footprint in the casual dining industry.
Flynn Group is distinguished not just by its size but also by its diversification into seven premier brands and various industries. Beyond Applebee's, Flynn Group owns and operates a diverse portfolio of iconic, world-class brands including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This broad presence across multiple segments highlights Flynn Group's commitment to excellence in franchise operations and its vision to be a premier operator within each brand.
At Flynn Group, the mission centers around core values that drive the company culture: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These principles encourage teamwork, integrity, leadership, and a customer-first approach across all levels of the organization. This strong cultural foundation supports the company's ongoing growth and success.
The Applebee's Assistant Manager plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards of Flynn Applebee's, one of Flynn Group’s flagship brands. This full-time position, with projected total compensation starting at $60,000 per year, places the Assistant Manager at the center of day-to-day restaurant operations, responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences and efficient staff management. The role demands a hands-on leader who can motivate the team, solve problems creatively, and maintain a positive, energetic work environment.
In this role, the Assistant Manager ensures that all aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly, from guest service quality and timely response to complaints, to food preparation and equipment maintenance. They lead by example, participating in daily operational tasks such as cooking, bartending, and guest seating when necessary, fostering a unified team atmosphere. Besides operational duties, the Assistant Manager supports recruitment, training, and employee development programs aligned with Flynn Applebee’s standards, emphasizing continuous growth for team members and future leaders.
This leadership role requires juggling multiple responsibilities including inventory management, scheduling to meet fluctuating sales demands, and adherence to safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Manager collaborates closely with General Managers and area directors to ensure smooth execution of company policies and achievement of financial controls, including cost management and accurate record keeping.
Flynn Group values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Working at Flynn Applebee's offers a dynamic and rewarding career path, grounded in a culture that values genuine care for people, teamwork, and professional excellence. If you are passionate about hospitality and leadership, and eager to grow within a supportive and high-energy environment, this Assistant Manager role provides a perfect opportunity to advance your career.
Flynn Group is distinguished not just by its size but also by its diversification into seven premier brands and various industries. Beyond Applebee's, Flynn Group owns and operates a diverse portfolio of iconic, world-class brands including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This broad presence across multiple segments highlights Flynn Group's commitment to excellence in franchise operations and its vision to be a premier operator within each brand.
At Flynn Group, the mission centers around core values that drive the company culture: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These principles encourage teamwork, integrity, leadership, and a customer-first approach across all levels of the organization. This strong cultural foundation supports the company's ongoing growth and success.
The Applebee's Assistant Manager plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards of Flynn Applebee's, one of Flynn Group’s flagship brands. This full-time position, with projected total compensation starting at $60,000 per year, places the Assistant Manager at the center of day-to-day restaurant operations, responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences and efficient staff management. The role demands a hands-on leader who can motivate the team, solve problems creatively, and maintain a positive, energetic work environment.
In this role, the Assistant Manager ensures that all aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly, from guest service quality and timely response to complaints, to food preparation and equipment maintenance. They lead by example, participating in daily operational tasks such as cooking, bartending, and guest seating when necessary, fostering a unified team atmosphere. Besides operational duties, the Assistant Manager supports recruitment, training, and employee development programs aligned with Flynn Applebee’s standards, emphasizing continuous growth for team members and future leaders.
This leadership role requires juggling multiple responsibilities including inventory management, scheduling to meet fluctuating sales demands, and adherence to safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Manager collaborates closely with General Managers and area directors to ensure smooth execution of company policies and achievement of financial controls, including cost management and accurate record keeping.
Flynn Group values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Working at Flynn Applebee's offers a dynamic and rewarding career path, grounded in a culture that values genuine care for people, teamwork, and professional excellence. If you are passionate about hospitality and leadership, and eager to grow within a supportive and high-energy environment, this Assistant Manager role provides a perfect opportunity to advance your career.
Job Requirements
- At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
- Ability to work various shifts including weekends
- Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten hours
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to read and write for 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 and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications are a plus
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work various shifts including weekends
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of inventory and cost control
- Familiarity with safety, sanitation, and labor laws
- Proficiency with store related technology
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 members and management candidates
- Promotes Flynn | Applebee's training procedures for new managers
- Help 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 costs 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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