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Applebee's Restaurants

Assistant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $78,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
training programs
performance bonuses
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Flynn Group is a leading franchise operator in the restaurant and fitness industries with a rich history starting in 1999. Founded by Greg Flynn with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants, the Flynn Group quickly grew through strategic brand acquisitions and new store development to become the world's largest Applebee's franchisee. Today, Flynn Group operates over 460 Applebee's locations across 24 states. Beyond Applebee's, Flynn Group holds seven premier brands, including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness, creating a diversified portfolio in iconic, world-class brands across multiple market segments. The company's foundation is built on... Show More

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 10 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
  • willingness and ability to work in all restaurant positions as needed

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 and communication abilities
  • ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations
  • knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • proven experience in employee training and development
  • competency in scheduling and inventory management

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 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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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