Applebee's Assistant Manger- Portsmouth- $65-80K- 2109019

Portsmouth, NH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

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 is a renowned leader in the restaurant franchise industry, boasting an impressive history that began in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants by founder Greg Flynn. Over the past two decades, the company has experienced substantial growth by building new locations and acquiring other franchise operators, ultimately becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee globally. Currently, Flynn Group owns and operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states, making it a dominant player in the casual dining sector. Beyond Applebee's, Flynn Group has expanded its footprint by partnering with several other premier brands, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This diversification underscores the company's strategic vision of becoming the premier operator across various thriving brand portfolios worldwide. Flynn Group’s mission is anchored in a strong set of core values, emphasizing genuine care for people, competitive spirit, and unity under the mantra of "Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One." The company culture nurtures an environment where employees and guests alike feel valued and empowered, creating a thriving community through integrity and teamwork.

The position offered is for a full-time Applebee's Assistant Manager, located in person at one of Flynn Group's numerous restaurant locations. The role offers projected total compensation ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, reflecting the company's commitment to rewarding dedication and expertise in restaurant management. As an Assistant Manager at Applebee's, you will be an integral part of the daily operations, responsible for overseeing multiple facets of the restaurant to ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests and a motivating workplace for staff. This leadership role demands a dynamic individual who excels in team management, problem-solving, and stress management. You will act as a role model, guiding staff toward high standards of customer service and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities include creating a welcoming atmosphere, monitoring service quality, responding promptly to guest feedback, and maintaining effective scheduling and inventory management practices. In addition, you will uphold company-sanctioned hygiene, safety, and sanitation policies to ensure compliance with health department standards. The role also involves training, developing, and evaluating team members consistently to foster growth and improve performance. You are expected to be hands-on, willing to support the team in various capacities, whether working the line, assisting at the bar, or greeting guests. Continuing professional development is encouraged through the Management Development Program, which focuses on building leadership skills and operational proficiencies. This is a demanding yet rewarding opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing franchise operators that values employee growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2-3 years restaurant management experience
ability to work various shifts including weekends
physical ability to stand and move for up to 10 hours
ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
excellent communication skills
willingness to work in all restaurant positions as needed
basic computer literacy

Job Qualifications

At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications are a plus
strong leadership and communication skills
ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure
commitment to high standards of customer service
proficient in restaurant operational procedures
experience with staff training and development
knowledge of health and safety regulations
ability to motivate and develop a team
problem-solving and decision-making skills

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 members 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 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, including cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc.
uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies