Assistant Manager

Flynn Group is a leading franchise operator in the restaurant and fitness industries, renowned for its expansive and diverse portfolio of iconic brands. Founded by Greg Flynn, the company started its journey in 1999 with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's restaurants. Over more than two decades, Flynn Group has grown aggressively through building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, making it the largest Applebee's franchisee globally. Today, Flynn Group owns and operates over 460 Applebee's restaurants spanning 24 states across the United States. Beyond Applebee's, the Flynn brand is recognized for its premium management of multiple nationally and internationally renowned brands including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness.

Flynn Group's primary mission centers around being the premier operator within all its brands by adhering to its core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. These guiding principles foster an engaging, supportive, and high-performance work culture that ensures every employee and customer has an excellent experience. As a diverse operator in multiple segments, Flynn Group has set impressive standards of operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and community involvement.

The role of Applebee's Assistant Manager at Flynn Group is an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals passionate about restaurant management and guest service excellence. This position involves comprehensive engagement in the day-to-day operations of an Applebee's restaurant. The Assistant Manager plays a crucial role as a team leader, problem solver, and motivator, deeply involved in shaping the guest experience and supporting staff. It requires the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

This is a full-time position with an hourly wage ranging from $15.38 to $26.44, which translates to an approximate annual salary of $44,850 to $68,500 based on a 50-hour work week. Additionally, employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses depending on the location's performance. Physical stamina is necessary as the role requires standing and moving for extended periods, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and working various shifts including weekends.

The Assistant Manager will oversee operational aspects such as ensuring timely and friendly guest service that meets company standards, fostering the Flynn Applebee's culture based on core values, managing guest complaints effectively, and conducting frequent guest table visits. Inventory management, employee scheduling, sanitation compliance, safety enforcement, and maintenance reporting are key responsibilities. The role also critically supports recruitment, staff training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions, contributing significantly to the restaurant's human resource development.

With at least 2-3 years of prior restaurant management experience, ideally coupled with food safety certifications such as Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol, the candidate will be prepared to assume a leadership role and drive business success. Flynn Group emphasizes training programs that support continuous growth in leadership skills and technical proficiencies, ensuring career advancement. The company maintains a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering equal opportunity employment and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Overall, the Assistant Manager position at Flynn Applebee's is designed for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have a passion for hospitality, and aspire to develop their leadership potential within one of the most respected franchise groups in the restaurant industry. Joining Flynn Group means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence, growth, and a commitment to the community and its people.