Applebee's Assistant Manger- South Portland- $65-80K- 2109050

Portland, ME, 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, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, embarked on its journey with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the past two decades, Flynn Group has established itself as the largest Applebee's franchisee worldwide by not only building new stores but also acquiring other franchise operators. This growth strategy has created a robust foundation that enabled Flynn Group to diversify and expand beyond Applebee's into various other brands, countries, and industries. Today, Flynn Group proudly operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants across 24 states and encompasses a portfolio of seven premier brands, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. By delivering exceptional service and quality, Flynn Group is recognized as the largest franchise operator globally, committed to being a premier operator within each brand segment. The company’s culture is rooted in core values such as caring genuinely for people, competing with a champion's mindset, and winning together as one unified team.

As an Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee's, you will play a crucial role in the everyday operational success of the restaurant. This full-time position, offering a projected total compensation range of $65,000 to $80,000 per year, requires a passionate leader dedicated to creating outstanding experiences for guests and staff alike. You will be responsible for overseeing both front and back-of-house operations, ensuring adherence to corporate standards related to service, food quality, cleanliness, and safety. A big part of the role involves team leadership, maintaining inventory control, optimizing employee scheduling to meet fluctuating sales demands, and rapidly resolving guest concerns to uphold high customer satisfaction. Assistant Managers will also actively participate in recruiting, training, and mentoring employees to foster continual personal and professional growth aligned with Flynn’s ongoing development initiatives.

This position demands adaptability, resilience under stress, and a hands-on approach, as Assistant Managers are expected to assist in all restaurant roles when necessary including cooking, bartending, hosting, and more. You will embrace the company’s Management Development Program to enhance your leadership skills and set a role model example for your team. The job also involves ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and health regulations while promoting a safe, welcoming, and engaging work environment. Flynn Group’s commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures everyone is supported through reasonable accommodations, making this role accessible to candidates from various backgrounds.

Joining Flynn Applebee's means becoming part of a dynamic, fast-paced restaurant environment where your leadership has a direct impact on delivering memorable dining experiences. Through strong teamwork, efficient operational management, and unwavering dedication to excellence, you will contribute significantly to the success and growth of one of the most respected names in the foodservice industry. Flynn Group offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and comprehensive training programs to help you excel in your career. If you are ready to lead with passion and integrity in a thriving company, this Assistant Manager role at Flynn Applebee's is the perfect opportunity to advance your restaurant management 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
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 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 members and management candidates
Promotes Flynn | Applebee's training procedures for new managers
Helps maintain a trained staff through effective use of 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
Willing and able to work in all positions and assist in a team member position when needed
Uses the Management Development Program for continuous growth of leadership skills and proficiencies