Assistant Manager

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, began its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's restaurants. Over the past two decades, the company has grown significantly by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators, establishing itself as the largest Applebee's franchisee worldwide with over 460 restaurants across 24 states. This impressive growth and solid foundation allowed Flynn Group to expand beyond Applebee's into a diversified portfolio of iconic and world-class brands including Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness. Flynn Group is recognized as the largest franchise operator globally, emphasizing a strong commitment to core values such as Caring Genuinely for People, Playing like a Champion, and Winning as One. These values fuel their mission to be the premier operator within each of their brands, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for guests everywhere they operate.

Flynn Applebee's stands as one of the seven premier brands under the Flynn Group umbrella. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, leadership, and professional growth. With a broad national presence, Flynn Applebee's continues to provide excellent dining experiences while maintaining high standards in customer service, operational efficiency, and employee development.

The role of Assistant Manager at Flynn Applebee's is a pivotal position responsible for supporting the restaurant's daily operations and ensuring that both guests and team members have an exceptional experience. Assistant Managers are expected to be hands-on leaders who inspire and motivate their teams, manage operational tasks efficiently, and maintain the quality and standards that the brand is known for. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and the capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure. While the position involves hard work and responsibility, it also offers a rewarding and enjoyable environment. Assistant Managers will engage in all facets of the restaurant's operation, from guest service and staff management to inventory control and compliance with health and safety regulations. The position also involves ongoing employee training and development, fostering a culture aligned with Flynn Applebee's core values and mission.

The Assistant Manager plays a key role in cultivating a customer-first mindset by responding promptly and effectively to guest feedback, ensuring service meets established company guidelines, and maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. They are responsible for scheduling staff to meet sales demands efficiently and monitoring performance to encourage continual growth and accountability. Additionally, the role involves managing inventory, overseeing sanitation and maintenance, promoting safety and security programs, and driving recruitment efforts to build a strong team.

This role demands a flexible and proactive approach, including the willingness to work various shifts, weekends, and participate in all restaurant positions as needed—from cooking and bartending to hosting and supporting team members on the floor. The Assistant Manager will also take advantage of the company’s Management Development Program to continually build leadership skills and professional proficiency. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, with average annual earnings ranging from $63,000 to $78,000, presenting a promising career opportunity within a growing and dynamic organization committed to both customer satisfaction and employee success.