Assistant Manager

Flynn Group was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn with the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants. Over the past two decades, Flynn Group has grown significantly through new store development and acquiring other franchise operators, becoming the largest Applebee's franchisee globally. With more than 460 Applebee's restaurants spread across 24 states, Flynn Group has established a strong presence in the casual dining industry. As an expansive and diversified enterprise, Flynn Group further operates several well-known brands including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. This diverse portfolio underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and leadership across multiple sectors in the hospitality and food service industries. Flynn Group is built on core values that emphasize genuine care for people, championing team spirit, and collective success, which are deeply embedded in all facets of its operations.

The Applebee's Assistant Manager role at Flynn Group is a dynamic position involving comprehensive engagement in the daily operations of one of the company's Applebee's restaurants. This position is integral to fostering enthusiastic guest and staff experiences each day. The Assistant Manager plays a crucial leadership role, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, strong stress management capabilities, and the ability to motivate a diverse team. The role is both challenging and rewarding, promising a stimulating work environment with a culture of camaraderie and continuous growth. Assistant Managers are entrusted with upholding the company's service standards, ensuring customer satisfaction, and cultivating a positive workplace culture in line with Flynn Applebee’s Premier Card and company values.

In addition to team leadership and service excellence, the Assistant Manager helps maintain operational efficiency through inventory control, employee scheduling, compliance with health and safety regulations, and quality assurance of food preparation and presentation. They act as role models and mentors to employees, contributing to recruitment, training, and performance development programs. This position also demands flexibility and hands-on involvement, including working in various roles such as cooking, bartending, or seating guests as needed. Compensation for this role ranges from $18.18 to $25.71 per hour, approximately $51,994 to $73,530 annually based on a 50-hour workweek, with the possibility of monthly bonuses depending on location. The company offers a competitive benefits package including profit sharing, medical and dental coverage, vision care, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and sick leave. Flynn Group promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, supporting reasonable accommodations throughout the application process.