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Assistant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
401(k) Plan
Training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, began its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's restaurants. Over the next two decades, the company expanded significantly by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee worldwide. With over 460 Applebee's restaurants spanning 24 states, Flynn Group has demonstrated remarkable growth and operational excellence in the restaurant industry. Beyond Applebee's, Flynn Group has diversified its portfolio and expanded into multiple premier brands, operating globally across various sectors including quick service and casual dining. The company owns and operates iconic brands such as Arby's, Panera Bread,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience in restaurant management
  • 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
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Must be able to use small tools and equipment
  • Willingness to work in multiple positions as needed
  • Compliance with company policies
  • Serve Safe Food and Alcohol certifications preferred

Job Qualifications

  • At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
  • Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications a plus
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with inventory management and cost control
  • Ability to motivate and develop staff
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends
  • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

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 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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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