Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants, has grown to become the largest franchise operator globally. Over more than two decades, Flynn Group expanded through building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, now proudly managing over 460 Applebee's locations across 24 states. Flynn Group operates under a diversified portfolio that includes iconic and world-class brands such as Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This extensive growth demonstrates the company's dedication to excellence and leadership in the restaurant and fitness industries.

Flynn Applebee's, one of the seven premier brands of Flynn Group, emphasizes core values like caring genuinely for people, playing like a champion, and winning as one unified team. These values form the foundation of the company's mission to be the premier operator within each brand it manages. Working at Flynn Applebee’s means being part of a culture that fosters teamwork and high performance, focusing on providing exceptional guest experiences every day.

The role of an Applebee's Assistant Manager is pivotal in maintaining the high standards and operational success of the restaurant. This position entails overseeing all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring guests and staff are engaged and passionate about their experiences. The Assistant Manager is expected to be a team leader, an excellent problem solver, able to manage stress effectively, and capable of leading by example.

Assistant Managers ensure timely and friendly service that meets company objectives, cultivate a positive culture aligned with the Flynn Applebee's Premier Card values, and address guest concerns promptly. They are responsible for supervising preparation and presentation standards, managing schedules to meet sales demands, maintaining inventory and safety protocols, and promoting cleanliness and sanitation. The Assistant Manager also handles recruitment efforts, supports team training and development, monitors employee performance, and ensures compliance with company policies and local laws.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $20.24 to $27 per hour, translating to approximately $57,886 to $77,220 annually based on a 50-hour workweek, with potential monthly bonuses depending on location. Benefits include profit sharing, medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, legal services, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, and additional perks such as paid time off after six months for managers. Physical demands of the job require the capability to work varied shifts focusing on mobility and safely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Overall, the Assistant Manager position at Flynn Applebee’s offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to grow their leadership skills in a supportive environment with a prominent leader in the franchising sector dedicated to innovation, diversity, and ongoing employee development.