Assistant Manager

Hemet, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $60,000.00 - $78,000.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Competitive wages

Profit sharing/bonus

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job Description

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999 with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's restaurants, has grown over more than two decades to become the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. With more than 460 Applebee's restaurants spread across 24 states, Flynn Group has established an impressive footprint in the casual dining industry. This growth was achieved not only through opening new stores but also by acquiring other franchise operators, reinforcing the company's strong foundation in the restaurant business. Flynn Group has leveraged this foundation to expand into other renowned brands, industries, and countries, thus diversifying its portfolio and strengthening its position in the market.

Flynn Applebee's is one of the seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella, which includes iconic names such as Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. As the largest franchise operator globally, Flynn Group is committed to being the premier operator within each brand by focusing on its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These principles shape their culture, operations, and interactions with employees and guests alike.

The role of the Applebee's Assistant Manager is pivotal in ensuring exceptional daily operations and upholding the brand's standards. This position is designed for dynamic individuals who can lead a team effectively, solve problems efficiently, manage stress, and create an engaging work environment. As an Assistant Manager, the responsibility extends beyond managing tasks to fostering a passionate atmosphere for both guests and staff. This role demands attention to detail, strong leadership qualities, and a hands-on approach to all aspects of restaurant operations.

Assistant Managers collaborate closely with the General Manager and other leadership to maintain service excellence, ensure food quality, manage inventory, and uphold safety and sanitation standards. The position involves direct guest engagement, requiring the Assistant Manager to address complaints promptly and maintain a welcoming environment. Moreover, the role includes scheduling, employee training, performance evaluation, and promoting the company's core values continuously.

This full-time position offers competitive compensation, with hourly wages ranging from $20.98 to $27.27, equating to an approximate annual salary of $60,000 to $78,000 based on a 50-hour workweek. There is also potential for monthly bonuses, depending on the location. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and bonuses, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with a match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

Working as an Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee's means being part of a team that values development, leadership, and continuous growth. The role requires flexibility in work hours, including weekends, physical stamina to stand and move for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Flynn Group also promotes diversity and inclusivity, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Join Flynn Applebee's and be part of an industry-leading organization dedicated to quality, culture, and community engagement.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
at least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
ability to work various shifts ranging in hours, including weekends
ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten hours in length
ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
strong communication skills
ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
willingness to work in all restaurant positions when necessary

Job Qualifications

At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol certifications a plus
effective leadership and communication skills
ability to solve problems and manage stress
experience in training and developing staff
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
proficiency in scheduling and inventory management
ability to work flexible hours including weekends

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